Abstract
A case of superior dislocation of the mandibular condyle into the middle cranial fossa is presented. A modified method of reducing the mandibular condyle was used, and restitution of the perforated glenoid fossa was achieved by a combination of titanium plate and repair of the articular disk.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Bone Plates
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Cartilage, Articular / injuries
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Cartilage, Articular / surgery
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Female
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Fracture Fixation
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Humans
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Joint Dislocations / surgery*
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Mandibular Condyle / injuries*
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Mandibular Condyle / surgery
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Mandibular Fractures / surgery*
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Skull Base / injuries*
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Skull Base / surgery
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Temporal Bone / injuries
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Temporal Bone / surgery
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Temporomandibular Joint Disc / injuries
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Temporomandibular Joint Disc / surgery
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Titanium