Jacquemaire D, Delaire J
Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac. 1983;84(1):5-10.
Mandibular condyle hyperplasia is typically characterized by an hypertrophy and an increased growth activity of one of the mandibular condyles (except, in the rare cases of bilateral involvement). The homo-lateral descent of the molar occlusal plane, leads to generalised adaptive alterations of the maxilla and the entire facial skeleton, which justifies pre-pubescent condylar surgery. Thus, the early diagnosis of the affliction is preferable, based on a thorough knowledge of these clinical signs.
下颌髁突增生通常表现为一侧下颌髁突肥大且生长活性增加（双侧受累的罕见情况除外）。磨牙咬合平面的同侧下降，导致上颌骨和整个面部骨骼出现普遍的适应性改变，这为青春期前髁突手术提供了依据。因此，基于对这些临床体征的全面了解，对该疾病进行早期诊断更为可取。
