title: TMJ function after partial condylectomy in active mandibular condylar hyperplasia.
abstract: Condylar hyperplasia is a frequent pathology that causes severe facial asymmetries. The partial condylectomy generally halts the disease. The aim of this research was to examine post-condylectomy TMJ function; 14 patients were included in this study, 6 male and 8 female. The average age was 21 years old. In all, the partial condylectomy was performed with preauricular or endaural access and the osteotomy were performed with drills, saw or an ultrasonic system. The patients were assessed with 3 or more time after surgery and were considering maximum mouth opening, right and left lateralities, presence of pain, noises, alterations in the facial nerve (VII) and esthetic alteration from the scar. The analysis was performed with the visual analog scale (VAS) and with a 7 cm metallic rule. Data analysis was descriptive plus chi-square test considering p value < 0.05 for statistical differences. With an average of 11 month after surgery, the results showed that the open mouth (over 35 mm) and lateralities (average 9 mm for the both right and left side) were normal and without statistical differences between the right or left side. Noise was observed in 3 patients and pain was observed in two patients with level 2 and 1 (VAS score). Scar was not related to problem with patient and the temporal branch of facial nerve was observed with limitations but without problem for patients. It can be concluded that the condylectomy is a safe and effective procedure with low morbidity for patients.
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Universidad de La Frontera Chile ; Center for Biomedical Research, Universidad Autónoma de Chile Chile.
authors.forename: Sergio
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Olate
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Universidad de La Frontera Chile.
authors.forename: Felipe
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Martinez
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Universidad de La Frontera Chile.
authors.forename: Francisca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Uribe
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, State University of Campinas Brazil.
authors.forename: Leandro
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pozzer
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, State University of Campinas Brazil.
authors.forename: Lucas
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cavalieri-Pereira
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, State University of Campinas Brazil.
authors.forename: Marcio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: de Moraes
keywords: Condylar hyperplasia; TMJ; facial asymmetry
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