Superolateral dislocation of an intact mandibular condyle into the temporal fossa: a case report.
An unusual case of superolateral dislocation of an intact mandibular condyle into the temporal fossa is reported. The different methods of treatment and the difficulties that may arise in the treatment of such cases are discussed briefly, and the literature is reviewed.
Kapila
B K
BK
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Punjab Government Dental College and Hospital, Amritsar, India.
Lata
J
J
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D013100:Sphenoid Bone / Q000293:injuries; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000293:injuries