Progressive idiopathic condylar resorption: 6-year update

Abstract

Idiopathic condylar resorption (ICR) is a rare and aggressive form of temporomandibular joint degeneration. Herein, we reported the long-term outcomes of three patients with ICR; two of whom underwent total temporomandibular joint replacement (TMJR), and one was managed conservatively. Both patients who underwent TMJR reported significant improvement in their symptoms and quality of life. The patient who was managed conservatively also experienced improvement in her symptoms, although she continued to have a large centric slide. This case report suggests that TMJR can be a successful treatment for end-stage ICR and that conservative management may be effective in some patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated ICR.