condylar dislocation
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Related to condylar dislocation: mandibular dislocation
condylar dislocation
In the jaw, a dislocation of the mandibular condyle in front of the condylar eminence. It is often caused by keeping the mouth wide open for an extended time, as in dental treatment that involves a rubber dam. See: subluxation
See also: dislocation