Idiopathic bilateral mandibular condylar resorption causing anterior open bite - A case report.

Introduction: Mandibular condylar resorption (MCR) is a rare pathological entity, often affecting young females.

Patient Concerns: It is accompanied by pain, malocclusion and compromised quality of life including aesthetic perception. Due to this multiplicity of features, the diagnosis, treatment and management of MCR are always a challenge.

Diagnosis: This article reports a 25-year-old female suffering from progressive temporomandibular joint pain and compromised aesthetics. This article describes the clinical and radiological findings of this case.

Treatment: The possible aetiopathogenesis and treatment are described.