Condylar Hyperplasia

Condylar hyperplasia is a rare disorder characterized by unilateral enlargement of the mandibular condyle leading to gross facial asymmetry.The exact aetiology or pathogenesis of condylar hyperplasia is unknown.Various classifications and treatment modalities have been proposed for the same.Female patients are more commonly affected than males.Here we report management of condylar hyperplasia in a patient who reported to our department with a complaint of facial asymmetry and inability to chew on the right side of her face.The treatment planning and execution were carried out based on an available literature search and taking into consideration patient's concerns and fears.Though the primary treatment was correction of the hyperplasia through condylectomy, she required a postoperative maxillo-mandibular fixation for corrective occlusal guidance.