Condylar hyperplasia

J Contemp Dent Pract. 2012 Nov 1;13(6):914-7. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1253.

Abstract

Condylar hyperplasia (CH), as the name suggests, affects mandibular condyle producing overgrowth of condyle, which is characterized by a slowly progressive, usually unilateral enlargement of the mandible, facial asymmetry and deviation of chin to the unaffected side. The condition is known to be self-limiting, usually begins around puberty, but may not be recognized until later in life. This paper reports a case of severe facial asymmetry secondary to CH, which was successfully treated by high condylectomy only.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Facial Asymmetry / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia
  • Male
  • Malocclusion / etiology
  • Mandibular Condyle / growth & development
  • Mandibular Condyle / pathology*
  • Mandibular Condyle / surgery
  • Mandibular Diseases / etiology*
  • Open Bite / etiology