title: Superolateral dislocation of an intact mandibular condyle into the temporal fossa: case report and literature review.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry, Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa, MP, India.
authors.forename: Divashree
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.affiliation: Orofacial Cleft and Craniofacial Anomalies, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Amandeep Hospital, Amritsar, Punjab, India.
authors.forename: Ankit
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khasgiwala
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Government College of Dentistry, Indore, MP, India.
authors.forename: Bharat
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Maheshwari
authors.affiliation: Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
authors.forename: Charanpreet
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Government College of Dentistry, Indore, MP, India.
authors.forename: Neelam
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Shakya
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D035301:Cranial Fossa, Middle / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D019248:Jaw Fixation Techniques; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries*; D008338:Mandibular Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000293:injuries*
keywords: condyle; mandible fracture; superolateral dislocation