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SYMMETRY-BASEL
Volume 14, Issue 7, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/sym14071287
Keywords
condylar hyperplasia; mandibular asymmetry; panoramic radiograph; dentofacial deformity; hemimandibular hyperplasia
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- Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences
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Hemimandibular hyperplasia (HH) and elongation (HE) are common pathologies in the mandible, with specific radiological and clinical features. A careful evaluation of panoramic radiographs allows for quick and accurate diagnosis.
Hemimandibular hyperplasia (HH) and elongation (HE) are the most common pathologies present in the mandible. Presented condylar hyperplasias have their own radiological and clinical features. In most cases, patients suffer from various forms of malocclusion. From a total of 150 asymmetrical jaw radiographs evaluated, 46 were evaluated and included in this study. A retrospective study on the data of 46 selected patients treated, diagnosed, and consulted from various forms of mandibular and skeletal asymmetry based on routine diagnostic panoramic radiographs evaluated typical and atypical radiological and anatomical symptoms of condylar hyperplasia. The presented evaluation focused on mandibular, maxillary, and other bones, in order to distinguish condylar hyperplasia from other forms of mandibular asymmetry. The degree of maxillary downward growth followed by the occurrence of an open bite on the affected side estimate the degree/presence or cessation of growth in the affected condyle. Mandibular asymmetry with incisor teeth inclination remains the most typical characteristic of condylar hyperplasia. Increased height of mandibular ramus differentiates between condylar hyperplasia and elongation, which also influences the position of the inferior alveolar nerve. Mentioned symptoms, described as the acronym Go Moira!, are useful in a quick and simple glimpse of an eye differential diagnostic approach. It is possible to quickly and accurately establish the first diagnosis simply by a careful evaluation of patients' panoramic radiographs.
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