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FIGURE 105.7 Dislocation of the temporomandibular joint occurs when the mandibular condyle moves to a point anterior to the articular eminence during opening Reduction is accomplished by pushing downward and backward on the occlusal surfaces of the posterior teeth Suggested Readings and Key References Andreason JO, Andreason FM Textbook and Color Atlas of Traumatic Injuries to the Teeth 4th ed Boston, MA: Wiley-Blackwell; 2007 Diangelis AJ, Andreasen JO, Ebeleseder KA, et al; International Association of Dental Traumatology International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries: Fractures and luxations of permanent teeth Dent Traumatol 2012;28(1):2–12