Stereolithography Model in Management of Unilateral Mandibular Condylar Hyperplasia.

Background: A case of unilateral condylar hyperplasia is presented. Clinical presentation: A 33 year old lady referred from Klang. Clinical, radiographie and scintigraphy finding were consistent with an active unilateral hyperplasia. The stereolithography model was used to assist in the pre-surgical planning. Model surgery was done to produce the desired effect. Hence it reduces the duration of surgery. The condylectomy was performed through the modified pre-auricular approach. The presurgical planning and simulated surgery can be performed before the real operation. Result: The post surgery result was satisfactory. Condylar hyperplasia presents as a challenge because of its progressiveness and the resulting dentofacial deformity. Conclusion: The stereolithography model is advantageous for surgery planning to facilitate condylectomy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]