Peripheral osteoma of the mandibular condyle.
A rare case of peripheral osteoma, which developed in the right mandibular condyle of a 27-year-old man, is presented. Condylectomy with reconstruction of the condyle using a rib graft and subsequent mouth opening exercise as well as orthodontic treatment were performed. Occlusion disharmony and facial asymmetry were substantially improved, with no sign of recurrence two years after surgery. Long-term post-operative care of mouth opening exercise is highlighted. Orthodontic treatment is also indicated for better results on occlusal function and facial appearance. Therefore, a team composed of interdisciplinary specialists such as dentist, oral & maxillofacial and chest surgeons is indispensable to successful treatment.
Chen
Yuk-Kwan
YK
Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC.
Lin
Li-Min
LM
Lin
Cheng-Chung
CC
Hsue
Shui-Sang
SS
Huang
Eric
E
Chuong
Seng-Yuen
SY
Chou
Shi-Hua
SH
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery*; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010016:Osteoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*