Abstract:

Objective   To evaluate the effect of orthognathic surgery in the treatment of condylar osteochondroma. Methods   A total of 12 cases of condylar osteochondroma were treated with Le Fort Ⅰ osteotomy, intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy, sagittal split ramus osteotomy and genioplasty. Results   No recurrence of condylar osteochondroma was observed in all 12 cases two years after the treatments. Facial asymmetry was obviously corrected. Conclusion   The orthognathic surgery me-thods are advantageous in improving facial figure without scar development in the treatment of condylar osteochondroma.

Key words: condyle, osteochondroma, orthognathic surgery