Subjective:
The patient is a 22 y.o. female referred to our office with a chief complaint of limited opening.
Objective:
Medical history revealed a well developed white 22 y.o. female, with no allergies or past operations.
Oral-Facial examination revealed a Class I malocclusion with deep vertical overbite. Left lateral excursive movement was limited to 1 mm. Maximum opening was 25 mm. No pain was associated with functional movements. Tomograms of the TMJ revealed limited translation of the right condylar head during opening. Enlargement of the medial aspect of the articular eminence was noted, as an osseous exophytic mass.
Closed Position | 
Open Position |
Assessment:
- Exostosis of TMJ Articular Eminence
Plan:
- Excision Exostosis of TMJ Articular Eminence (TMJ Eminectomy)
Results:
Osseous mass on medial aspect of articular eminence.
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Post operative view following excision of exostosis.
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Patient treated by:
- Dr. Steven R. Tucker Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Steven R. Tucker DMD, PSC
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
909 Scherm Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
phone: 1-502-926-4107
fax: 1-502-926-4166
url: http://www.srt-psc.com
Last Modified: December 31, 1998
