Surgery First Approach in Facial Asymmetry Caused by Hyperplasia of Mandibular Condyle: A Case Report

Abstract

Mandibular condylar hyperplasia which was initially documented in the year 1836, is known to be an uncommon condition. It is characterized by growth of the mandibular condyle in excess causing facial asymmetry and occlusal changes. Mandibular asymmetry (MA) of this type is a relatively infrequent yet recognized condition that demands thorough surgical and orthodontic assessment and intervention. Given its association with various dental, skeletal, and overgrowth factors, treatment approaches have traditionally been tailored to each patient's unique circumstances. The current study reports a case of an adolescent male patient having facial asymmetry caused by mandibular condylar hyperplasia which was treated by high condylectomy and orthognatic surgery.