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

Autor: S M Balaji, Preetha Balaji, Chris Joseph, Sachin Nishanth
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Indian Journal of Dental Research, Vol 33, Iss 4, Pp 465-468 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0970-9290
1998-3603
DOI: 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_883_22
Popis: 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.
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