Condylar hyperplasia causing progressive facial asymmetry during orthodontic treatment--a case report.
Condylar hyperplasia is defined and its aetiology and prevalence are briefly reviewed. A case is presented to illustrate how the progressive nature of the condition can create problems for the clinician, particularly during orthodontic treatment of a child or adolescent patient. The benefits of interceptive surgery are illustrated, although such an approach does not necessarily mean that further surgery is avoided at the completion of growth.
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Department of Child Dental Health, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff.
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D002648:Child; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000254:growth & development / Q000473:pathology*; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods