Surgery in mandibular condylar hyperplasia.
The experience with 35 patients with unilateral condylar hyperplasia is described. Possibilities of distinction between active and non-active cases are discussed as well as the histological findings. Different surgical procedures were used for treatment. Pain in the joint area is a prominent feature in this group. The treatment was effective in this regard in all patients.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography