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Superolateral dislocation of an intact mandibular condyle into the temporal fossa: case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Sharma Divashree,
Khasgiwala Ankit,
Maheshwari Bharat,
Singh Charanpreet,
Shakya Neelam
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
dental traumatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1600-9657
pISSN - 1600-4469
DOI - 10.1111/edt.12282
Subject(s) - condyle , fossa , medicine , temporomandibular joint , dislocation , reduction (mathematics) , presentation (obstetrics) , orthodontics , dentistry , anatomy , surgery , chemistry , geometry , mathematics , crystallography
Temporomandibular joint dislocation refers to the dislodgement of mandibular condyle from the glenoid fossa. Anterior and anteromedial dislocations of the mandibular condyle are frequently reported in the literature, but superolateral dislocation is a rare presentation. This report outlines a case of superolateral dislocation of an intact mandibular condyle that occurred in conjunction with an ipsilateral mandibular parasymphysis fracture. A review of the clinical features of superolateral dislocation of the mandibular condyle and the possible techniques of its reduction ranging from the most conservative means to extensive surgical interventions is presented.