Facial Asymmetry Caused by Mandibular Condylar Hyperplasia: A Two Center Study.

Background: Condylar hyperplasia is a non-neoplastic overgrowth of the mandibular condyle. The disorder is progressive and causes gradual jaw deviation, facial asymmetry, and dental malocclusion. The only treatment capable of stopping hyperplastic growth is surgical condylectomy to remove the upper portion of the condyle containing the deranged growth center.

Effect of Orthognathic Surgery on Pre-existing Temporomandibular Disorders.

The management of patients with pre-existing temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) undergoing orthognathic surgery remains a subject of ongoing debate. This study aimed to profile these individuals and evaluate the correlation between orthognathic surgery and alterations in TMD indicators and symptoms. We conducted a retrospective cohort investigation involving patients with skeletal malocclusion and established TMDs.

Increased Prevalence of Generalized Joint Hypermobility Observed in Patients With Recurrent Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation.

Background: Generalized joint hypermobility (GJH), determined by the Beighton score, is a fundamental part of diagnosing benign joint hypermobility syndrome (BJHS), which may also present extra-articular manifestations, and is determined by the Brighton criteria.

Purpose: This study was designed to investigate whether there is an association between recurrent temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation and these disorders.

Study Design, Setting, And Sample: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted.

Are There Cephalometric Measurements Associated With Recurrent Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation?

Purpose: Several theories have been proposed for the etiology of recurrent temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation. The purpose of the present study was to determine whether there are cephalometric measurements associated with this phenomenon.

Methods: A retrospective case-control study was performed, which included individuals who suffered from recurrent TMJ dislocation and a control group composed of patients who suffered from unrelated odontogenic infections and did not have any TMJ disorder.

The influence of mandibular condyle morphology on TMJ anterior dislocations.

Objectives: The present study was designed to investigate the correlation between the bony morphology of the mandibular condyle and the occurrence of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) idiopathic anterior dislocation.

Study Design: A comparative retrospective study was conducted among 14 patients presenting idiopathic anterior dislocations (study group) and 15 patients who did not suffer from any TMJ disorders (control group). All patients underwent a multidetector computed tomography scan demonstrating the full extent of their joints.

The influence of articular eminence morphology on temporomandibular joint anterior dislocations.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between the bony morphology of the articular eminence and the occurrence of idiopathic anterior temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation.

Study Design: A comparative retrospective study was conducted in 14 patients with idiopathic anterior dislocations (study group) and 14 patients who did not suffer from any TMJ disorders (control group). All patients underwent multidetector computed tomography (MDCT), which demonstrated the full extent of their joints.