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Published in: Head & Face Medicine 1/2009

Open Access 01-12-2009 | Case report

Condylar growth after non-surgical advancement in adult subject: a case report

Authors: Antonino Marco Cuccia, Carola Caradonna

Published in: Head & Face Medicine | Issue 1/2009

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Abstract

Background

A defect of condylar morphology can be caused by several sources.

Case report

A case of altered condylar morphology in adult male with temporomandibular disorders was reported in 30-year-old male patient. Erosion and flattening of the left mandibular condyle were observed by panoramic x-ray. The patient was treated with splint therapy that determined mandibular advancement. Eight months after the therapy, reduction in joint pain and a greater opening of the mouth was observed, although crepitation sounds during mastication were still noticeable.

Conclusion

During the following months of gnatologic treatment, new bone growth in the left condyle was observed by radiograph, with further improvement of the symptoms.
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Metadata
Title
Condylar growth after non-surgical advancement in adult subject: a case report
Authors
Antonino Marco Cuccia
Carola Caradonna
Publication date
01-12-2009
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Head & Face Medicine / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1746-160X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-160X-5-15

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