Abstract

Idiopathic condylar resorption (ICR) is a condition with no specific cause. Condylar resorption occurs more frequently in women because of the pathogenesis of sex hormones. Cone-beam computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are vital imaging methods for diagnosis of Idiopathic condylar resorption.The symptoms of ICR overlap with osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, physiologic resorption/remodeling, congenital disorders affecting the mandible.Thus a thorugh medical and physical history is essential in understanding the pathogenesis of idiopathic condylar resorption.Idiopathic condylar resorption can be active or passive.. This review provides an early glimpse of low estrogen and idiopathic condylar resorption.

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