Orthodontic treatment of a patient with severe crowding and unilateral fracture of the mandibular condyle
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Abstract
A 15-year-old girl who had a unilateral condylar fracture with severe crowding in both arches was treated with 4 premolar extractions followed by orthodontic therapy with a temporary skeletal anchorage device in the maxillary arch. The total active treatment time was 21 months. Her occlusion was significantly improved by orthodontic treatment, and the range of condylar movement was also improved. Posttreatment records after 30 months showed excellent results with a good stable occlusion. The remodeling process of the condyle was confirmed with cone-beam computed tomography images.
First Page
899
Last Page
911
DOI
10.1016/j.ajodo.2015.07.044
Publication Date
6-1-2016
Recommended Citation
Park, Jae Hyun; Tai, Kiyoshi; and Sato, Yasumori, "Orthodontic treatment of a patient with severe crowding and unilateral fracture of the mandibular condyle" (2016). ASDOH Faculty Publications. 74.
https://scholarworks.atsu.edu/asdoh-faculty/74