Acquired condylar hypoplasia: report of case.
Evaluation for signs and symptoms of TMJ disturbances during childhood and early adolescence is important. Early occlusal treatment for mandibular asymmetries may reduce temporomandibular joint growth site pathofunction, thus resulting in less pain, headache, and asymmetrical development of the mandible.
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Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Florida College of Dentistry.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000473:pathology*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000473:pathology*; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000473:pathology*