Total alloplastic temporomandibular joint reconstruction combined with orthodontic treatment in a patient with idiopathic condylar resorption

Total alloplastic temporomandibular joint reconstruction combined with orthodontic treatment in a patient with idiopathic condylar resorption

This case report describes the successful treatment of an adult patient with skeletal Class II open-bite malocclusion secondary to idiopathic condylar resorption. Total alloplastic joint reconstruction and counterclockwise rotation of the maxillomandibular complex combined with orthodontic treatment...

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics 2011-09, Vol.140 (3), p.404-417
Hauptverfasser: Chung, Chooryung J, Choi, Yoon-Jeong, Kim, In-Sil, Huh, Jong-Ki, Kim, Hyung-Gon, Kim, Kyung-Ho
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Arthralgia - etiology
Arthroplasty, Replacement - methods
Biological and medical sciences
Bone Resorption
Cephalometry
Chin - surgery
Dentistry
Female
Humans
Joint Prosthesis
Malocclusion, Angle Class II - complications
Malocclusion, Angle Class II - therapy
Mandibular Advancement
Mandibular Condyle - diagnostic imaging
Mandibular Condyle - pathology
Mandibular Condyle - surgery
Medical sciences
Open Bite - etiology
Open Bite - therapy
Orthodontics, Corrective - methods
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Radiography
Temporomandibular Joint - surgery
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - complications
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - diagnostic imaging
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:This case report describes the successful treatment of an adult patient with skeletal Class II open-bite malocclusion secondary to idiopathic condylar resorption. Total alloplastic joint reconstruction and counterclockwise rotation of the maxillomandibular complex combined with orthodontic treatment provided a satisfying outcome with maximum functional and esthetic improvement.
ISSN:0889-5406
1097-6752
DOI:10.1016/j.ajodo.2009.12.037