Orthodontic treatment of an open bite after splint therapy for a patient with idiopathic condylar resorption
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists
Abstract
ABSTRACT
In the treatment of orthodontic patients with idiopathic condylar resorption, symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders and constantly changing occlusions caused by an instability of mandibular position make it difficult for orthodontists to confirm definitive orthodontic diagnosis and treatment plans. Therefore, these patients' temporomandibular joint (TMJ) structures need to be stabilized with splint therapy before active tooth movement to identify and maintain the true mandibular position. For some idiopathic condylar resorption patients, orthognathic surgery can cause further resorption on the vulnerable condyles of the mandible; thus, effective orthodontic camouflage treatment after joint stabilization should be considered. During the orthodontic camouflage treatment, adverse loads on the TMJ structures, which could change the position of condyles, should be avoided, and TMJ-friendly mechanics must be applied.
First Page
38
Last Page
47
DOI
10.1016/j.ejwf.2023.12.001
Publication Date
2-2024
Recommended Citation
Lee, G. H., Park, J. H., Park, Y. G., Moon, D., & Lee, S. M. (2024). Orthodontic treatment of an open bite after splint therapy for a patient with idiopathic condylar resorption. Journal of the World federation of orthodontists, 13(1), 38–47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejwf.2023.12.001
Comments
Lee, G. H., Park, J. H., Park, Y. G., Moon, D., & Lee, S. M. (2024). Orthodontic treatment of an open bite after splint therapy for a patient with idiopathic condylar resorption. Journal of the World federation of orthodontists, 13(1), 38–47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejwf.2023.12.001
Accepted Version
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