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Condylar Resorption<\/span><\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n\n

Progressive loss of condylar bone affecting jaw position, bite function, and facial balance.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Condylar Resorption<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Understanding Condylar Resorption<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Condylar resorption is a condition involving progressive loss of bone within the mandibular condyles, the portions of the lower jaw that form the jaw joints. It most commonly affects both condyles and can cause the lower jaw to gradually rotate backward and downward, leading to bite changes, reduced chin projection, facial imbalance, and, in some cases, TMJ dysfunction or discomfort.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Clinical Presentation<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Frontal View<\/span>

Frontal Analysis<\/h3><\/div>

From the frontal view, condylar resorption may present with progressive lower facial asymmetry, chin deviation, vertical imbalance, smile canting, and in some cases an anterior open bite.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Key Assessments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Increased lower facial height<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Anterior open bite<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Inability to close lips<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Developing asymmetry<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Side View<\/span>

Profile Analysis<\/h3><\/div>

From the profile, condylar resorption may cause backward rotation of the mandible, a more convex profile, reduced chin projection, increased lower facial height, and anterior open bite development.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Retrusion of lower jaw<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Loss of chin projection<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Increased lower facial height<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Convex facial profile<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Bite View<\/span>

Occlusal Relationship<\/h3><\/div>

From the occlusal view, condylar resorption commonly presents with an anterior open bite, altered overbite and overjet, and changes in posterior tooth contact as jaw position shifts.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Anterior open bite development<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Posterior bite instability<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Occlusal plane alteration<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Condylar Resorption<\/p>

Functional Considerations<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Eating<\/h3><\/div>

Loss of joint support can destabilize the bite, making chewing inefficient and uncomfortable.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Speech<\/h3><\/div>

Changing jaw position and an anterior open bite may affect articulation and speech coordination.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TMJ Pain<\/h3><\/div>

Joint inflammation or degeneration can cause pain, stiffness, or functional limitation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jaw Fatigue<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Reduced joint stability may increase muscular strain during routine jaw use.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bite Stability<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Progressive resorption can undo prior orthodontic or surgical corrections.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Psychosocial Effects<\/h3><\/div>

Visible facial change and chronic discomfort may affect confidence and emotional well-being.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Surgical<\/strong> Management of<\/strong> Condylar Resorption<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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