Idiopathic Condylar Resorption: A Survey and Review of the Literature

Considerations for vertical control with microimplants in a idiopathic condylar resorption patient: A case report

“…Once a patient is affected, aggressive condylysis occurs quite rapidly, typically resulting in loss of condyle volume, short ramal height and a severely retruded mandible with or without signs and symptoms of TMJ disorders (TMD) (Kristensen et al, 2017;Sansare et al, 2015;Wolford and Cardenas, 1999). This characteristic Class II high-angle appearance has been pointed out as the main concern from which most ICR patients suffer (Alsabban et al, 2018).…”

“…A wide range of therapies, from conservative to invasive, has been attempted. Recent studies tend to put more emphasis on surgical management, because aesthetic and long-term stability issues can be resolved simultaneously with invasive treatment such as joint reconstruction with or without orthognathic surgery (Alsabban et al, 2018;Arnett et al, 1996b;Arnett and Gunson, 2013;Ji et al, 2020;Mercuri, 2008;Mercuri and Handelman, 2020;Mitsimponas et al, 2018;Sansare et al, 2015).…”

Annual review of selected scientific literature: A report of the Committee on Scientific Investigation of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry

“…However, if symptoms evolve, condylar resorption usually presents as malocclusion, progressive anterior open occlusion, reduced posterior facial height, and TMDs. [344][345][346] Condylar resorption, which mostly affects female patients, is a rare event and can be idiopathic or develop as a consequence of orthognathic surgery. 345,347,348 Condylar resorption may appear in up to 5% of the patients who underwent orthognathic surgery.…”

“…[344][345][346] Condylar resorption, which mostly affects female patients, is a rare event and can be idiopathic or develop as a consequence of orthognathic surgery. 345,347,348 Condylar resorption may appear in up to 5% of the patients who underwent orthognathic surgery. 345,[347][348][349] Excessive load on the condyles and/or misguided condylar remodeling after orthognathic surgery have been discussed as etiologic factors.…”

“…345,347,348 Condylar resorption may appear in up to 5% of the patients who underwent orthognathic surgery. 345,[347][348][349] Excessive load on the condyles and/or misguided condylar remodeling after orthognathic surgery have been discussed as etiologic factors. 347,348 Most cases of condylar resorption occur as a sequel of the surgical correction of class II occlusion which involves counterclockwise mandibular rotation and anterior repositioning.…”