Condylar hyperplasia - A case report

Abstract

Condylar hyperplasia is a rare malformation of non neoplastic origin, wherein the size and morphology of one of the two mandibular condyles is affected. It is reported as a self limiting process that is generally seen in patients between age group of 11 to 30 years. It appears as an acceleration of growth in young patients which arises at the same time of physiological condylar growth or as an unpredictable growth spurt in adult.