[Unilateral condylar hyperactivity]

Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd. 2012 Oct;119(10):500-4. doi: 10.5177/ntvt.2012.10.12148.
[Article in Dutch]

Abstract

Unilateral condylar hyperactivity is a growth disorder which is characterised by a progressive asymmetry in the mandibula and in some cases also secondarily in the maxilla. Various forms are hemimandibular hyperplasia, hemimandibular elongation and a hybridform. In deciding on a plan of treatment, it is important to determine whether there is a question of continuous and/or excessive condylar activity, possibly with the help of a skeletal scintigraphy.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Facial Asymmetry / etiology*
  • Facial Asymmetry / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia / etiology
  • Hyperplasia / prevention & control
  • Hypertrophy / etiology
  • Hypertrophy / prevention & control
  • Mandible / abnormalities*
  • Mandibular Condyle / abnormalities*
  • Radionuclide Imaging