Orthognathic surgery in the treatment of condylar osteochondroma.

Author: Xiaohui MA ; Hao WANG ; Xien ZHANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Bone Neoplasms; Face; abnormalities; Facial Asymmetry; congenital; Humans; Hyperplasia; Male; Orthognathic Surgery; Osteochondroma; Osteotomy; Osteotomy, Le Fort; Osteotomy, Sagittal Split Ramus
From: West China Journal of Stomatology 2014;32(2):150-152
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the effect of orthognathic surgery in the treatment of condylar osteochondroma.
METHODSA total of 12 cases of condylar osteochondroma were treated with Le Fort I osteotomy, intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy, sagittal split ramus osteotomy and genioplasty.
RESULTSNo recurrence of condylar osteochondroma was observed in all 12 cases two years after the treatments. Facial asymmetry was obviously corrected.
CONCLUSIONThe orthognathic surgery methods are advantageous in improving facial figure without scar development in the treatment of condylar osteochondroma.