Prosthodontic treatment of a patient with hemimandibular elongation: A clinical report

Unilateral condylar hyperplasia – A genetic link? Case reports

“…The teeth on the affected side are usually in infraocclusion when compared to teeth on the opposite side. [7] An open bite might exist on the abnormal side depending on either the rate of increasing enlargement of condyle on the downward growth of the maxillary alveolus and teeth. [1]…”

Hiperatividade condilar: diagnóstico e tratamento - relatos de casos

“…The teeth on the affected side are usually in infra-occlusion when compared with the teeth on the opposite side. 16 A flattening of the gonial angle in the affected side can also be observed. 9,12,16 Typically, elongation stabilizes when patients cease to grow.…”

“…1,3 It is noteworthy, however, that some procedures that cause osteoblastic or osteoclastic activity, such as dental extractions, can interfere with imaging results. 16 Therefore, one should always associate imaging results with other clinical data.…”

“…13 The dental midline is usually shifted to the malformed side. The gonial angle is either normal or more acute 16 and, in general, a growth period elapses after the patient's asymmetric growth is completed.…”

“…9 Diagnosis must be based on anamnesis, an evaluation of previous medical and dental history, clinical examination, model analysis, complementary tests such as computed tomography and bone scintigraphy. 6,14,16 The purpose of this article is to present two cases of facial asymmetry caused by condylar hyperactivity, showing the importance of an accurate diagnosis while seeking an appropriate treatment for each case.…”