A 14-year-old male patient ws reffered to us for evaluation of Right TMJ clicking sound and mandibular deviation during mouth opening. On examintion, protrusion and lateral excursion was also restricted. Radiographs showed hook-like curved elongtion o...
A 14-year-old male patient ws reffered to us for evaluation of Right TMJ clicking sound and mandibular deviation during mouth opening. On examintion, protrusion and lateral excursion was also restricted. Radiographs showed hook-like curved elongtion of Right coronoid process with limitation o right condylar translation.
His past medical nd dental history was noncontributory.
This patient underwent an extraoral coronoidectomy nd the specimen revealed coronoid process malformation mimicking condylar head. Microcoically, the specimen discloses mature bony trabeculae. At postoperactive 5 days, physcil therapy ws instituted. At present, this patient could open his mouth well with any clicking sound and mandiular deviation.
The asymmetric face of this patient is expectated to be corrected by periodic observation and remained growth porential. If not to be corrected, orthognathic surgery will be done.