What Is a Mandibular Condylectomy?
Mandibular Condylectomy: Everything You Need to Know
A mandibular condylectomy is a surgical procedure in which the mandibular condyle is partially or completely removed. The condyle is a bony structure within the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), located on both sides of the jaw...
Main indications for a mandibular condylectomy
This procedure is performed mainly when conservative treatments fail to relieve the symptoms of serious conditions, such as facial asymmetries and certain types of malocclusion.
It is a surgery performed under general anesthesia at a clinic, usually with a one-day hospital stay. The procedure is carried out by our team: three surgeons, our anesthesiologist, and our scrub nurse.
After discharge, our team of physical therapists begins an exercise program to help you regain normal mobility and function.