“…made for interesting reading. [ 1 ] We congratulate the authors for reporting this case that had a fatal outcome due to failed intubation arising out of temporomandibular joint dislocation during induction of anesthesia. Temporomandibular joint dislocation during mask ventilation, airway manipulation, and laryngoscopy is not unknown and is attributed to loss of protective muscle tone due to general anesthesia or sedation.…”