Multidisciplinary management of skeletal class III malocclusion with unilateral condylar hyperplasia and missing mandibular first molar: a case report

Abstract Condylar hyperplasia (CH) is a developmental disorder characterized by excessive and progressive condyle growth, leading to facial asymmetry, malocclusion, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction. The timing and selection of treatment approaches are crucial for optimal outcomes. In this cas...

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Main Authors: Wenzhen Gao, Lanxin Zhang, Yongyao Wu, Yiting Ze, Chenchen Zhou, Qing Zhao
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Published: BMC 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06346-y
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author Wenzhen Gao
Lanxin Zhang
Yongyao Wu
Yiting Ze
Chenchen Zhou
Qing Zhao
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description Abstract Condylar hyperplasia (CH) is a developmental disorder characterized by excessive and progressive condyle growth, leading to facial asymmetry, malocclusion, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction. The timing and selection of treatment approaches are crucial for optimal outcomes. In this case, we implemented a four-year conservative management strategy, comprising two years of passive observation followed by two years of pre-surgical orthodontics, enabling conservative treatment while avoiding the potential risks. The long-term absence of the mandibular first molar resulted in alveolar ridge atrophy, presenting challenges for orthodontic or implant treatments. Through the integration of periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics (PAOO), we achieved significant posterior tooth mesial movement (5 mm) within three months in the atrophic region, establishing stable and functional occlusal relationships.
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spelling doaj-art-5bfc9aef75c94d2984976f4af264f2af2025-08-20T04:02:45ZengBMCBMC Oral Health1472-68312025-07-0125111110.1186/s12903-025-06346-yMultidisciplinary management of skeletal class III malocclusion with unilateral condylar hyperplasia and missing mandibular first molar: a case reportWenzhen Gao0Lanxin Zhang1Yongyao Wu2Yiting Ze3Chenchen Zhou4Qing Zhao5State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Orthodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan UniversityState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Orthodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan UniversityState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Orthodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan UniversityState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Orthodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan UniversityState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Orthodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan UniversityState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Orthodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan UniversityAbstract Condylar hyperplasia (CH) is a developmental disorder characterized by excessive and progressive condyle growth, leading to facial asymmetry, malocclusion, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction. The timing and selection of treatment approaches are crucial for optimal outcomes. In this case, we implemented a four-year conservative management strategy, comprising two years of passive observation followed by two years of pre-surgical orthodontics, enabling conservative treatment while avoiding the potential risks. The long-term absence of the mandibular first molar resulted in alveolar ridge atrophy, presenting challenges for orthodontic or implant treatments. Through the integration of periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics (PAOO), we achieved significant posterior tooth mesial movement (5 mm) within three months in the atrophic region, establishing stable and functional occlusal relationships.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06346-yMultidisciplinary managementCondylar hyperplasiaAtrophic edentulous sitePeriodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodonticsMolar protraction
spellingShingle Wenzhen Gao
Lanxin Zhang
Yongyao Wu
Yiting Ze
Chenchen Zhou
Qing Zhao
Multidisciplinary management of skeletal class III malocclusion with unilateral condylar hyperplasia and missing mandibular first molar: a case report
BMC Oral Health
Multidisciplinary management
Condylar hyperplasia
Atrophic edentulous site
Periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics
Molar protraction
title Multidisciplinary management of skeletal class III malocclusion with unilateral condylar hyperplasia and missing mandibular first molar: a case report
title_full Multidisciplinary management of skeletal class III malocclusion with unilateral condylar hyperplasia and missing mandibular first molar: a case report
title_fullStr Multidisciplinary management of skeletal class III malocclusion with unilateral condylar hyperplasia and missing mandibular first molar: a case report
title_full_unstemmed Multidisciplinary management of skeletal class III malocclusion with unilateral condylar hyperplasia and missing mandibular first molar: a case report
title_short Multidisciplinary management of skeletal class III malocclusion with unilateral condylar hyperplasia and missing mandibular first molar: a case report
title_sort multidisciplinary management of skeletal class iii malocclusion with unilateral condylar hyperplasia and missing mandibular first molar a case report
topic Multidisciplinary management
Condylar hyperplasia
Atrophic edentulous site
Periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics
Molar protraction
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06346-y
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