An unusual type of superolateral dislocation of mandibular condyle: discussion of the causative mechanism and clinic characteristic

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Mandibular condyle dislocation is a common illness. Less frequent are dislocations of the condyle head in the lateral and posterior directions, and a dislocation in a superior direction is quite rare. These uncommon dislocations usually result from acute trauma and are associated with mandible fracture.