title: Condylar resorption of the temporomandibular joint: how do we treat it?
abstract: Condylar resorption (CR) is a common sequela of some temporomandibular joint (TMJ) abnormalities. CR can result in jaw deformities and dysfunction, malocclusion, pain, headaches, and airway obstruction. Most cases can be classified into 1 of 4 categories based on cause: (1) adolescent internal CR; (2) reactive (inflammatory) arthritis; (3) autoimmune and connective tissue diseases; and (4) other end-stage TMJ pathologic abnormality. MRI is helpful in differentiating the cause and defining treatment options. This article presents the nature and progression of the different TMJ CR pathologic abnormalities, clinical and imaging characteristics, and treatment options to produce predictable and stable outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Texas, A&M University Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry, Baylor University Medical Center, 3409 Worth St. Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75246, USA. Electronic address: lwolford@drlarrywolford.com.
authors.forename: Larry M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Wolford
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculdade de Odontologia de Araraquara, Univ Estadual Paulista - UNESP Araraquara School of Dentistry, Brazil - Rua Humaita 1680, Araraquara, SP 14801-903, Brazil.
authors.forename: João Roberto
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Gonçalves
mesh_terms: D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Adolescent internal condylar resorption (AICR); Autoimmune and connective tissue diseases (AI/CT); Condylar resorption (CR); Mitek anchor technique; Orthognathic surgery; Patient-fitted total joint prostheses; Periarticular fat grafts; Reactive (inflammatory) arthritis