Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2019, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (5): 427-429.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2019.05.004

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Research Progress of Idiopathic Condylar Resorption.

CHENG Hui-na, ZHOU Qing*   

  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang 110002, China.
  • Received:2018-06-13 Online:2019-05-28 Published:2019-05-21

Abstract: Idiopathic condylar resorption is a serious facial deformity caused by unexplained resorption of condylar, which led to progressive tooth opening and mandibular retrusion. The main clinical manifestations are early posterior teeth contact and type Ⅱ malocclusion. Patients often seek medical treatment because of progressive occlusion of anterior teeth. The facial morphology usually changes during the treatment, which greatly affects the life quality of the patients. The treatment methods and prognosis are controversial, so people pay more and more attention in recent years. In this paper, the possible etiology, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis, and treatment of the disease are systematically reviewed so as to provide the basis for further research on the special condyle absorption.

Key words: Idiopathic condylar resorption, Temporomandibular joint, Etiology and pathogenesis, Treatment methods