Superolateral dislocations of the condyle can be unilateral or bilateral. These types of dislocations generally occur following traumatic injury to the mandible when the mouth is open. Early diagnosis and reduction of the condyle is required to achieve satisfactory occlusion which should be followed by physiotherapy to prevent ankylosis.
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