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Condylar growth after non-surgical advancement in adult subject: a case report
Antonino Marco Cuccia1, Carola Caradonna
1Section of Orthodontics, Department of Dental Sciences G. Messina, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy. cucciaam@odonto.unipa.it
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.
