Abstract
Hemimandibular hyperplasia is a rare disease of unknown origin. Trauma, infection, intrauterine influences are thought to be responsible. Variety of clinical features like TMJ pain and clicking sound, facial asymmetry, trismus may present. We have managed five cases who were attended in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in BSM Medical University and Dhaka Dental College and Hospital from June 2003 to April 2007. They were treated by high condylectomy after cessation of growth with or without temporary IMF. Follow-up ranges from a period of 6 months to 4 years.
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