Mandibular Condylar Head Regeneration Owing to Remodeling of the Costochondral Graft After Condylectomy for Odontogenic Myxoma

Odontogenic myxoma of the mandibular condyle is a rare tumor that requires complete surgical resection because of the tendency for recurrence. The right mandibular condyle was resected to remove the myxoma. The author performed immediate condylar reconstruction using a costochondral graft (CCG), and stable temporomandibular joint (TMJ) function and occlusion were achieved. During follow-up, the grafted CCG healed well, and a favorable bony union with the mandibular ramus was observed. Furthermore, unexpected bony remodeling was observed in the CCG; growth of the cartilaginous part resulted in the formation of a structure similar to the condylar head, and the body of the rib bone thickened similar to the mandibular subcondylar region. In conclusion, the author reported the successful removal of an odontogenic myxoma from the right mandibular condyle via condylectomy, condylar reconstruction using a CCG, and condylar head regeneration owing to CCG remodeling.