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

Chooryung J Chung; Yoon-Jeong Choi; In-Sil Kim; Jong-Ki Huh; Hyung-Gon Kim; Kyung-Ho Kim

doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2009.12.037

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

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2011 Sep;140(3):404-17. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2009.12.037.

Authors

Chooryung J Chung¹, Yoon-Jeong Choi, In-Sil Kim, Jong-Ki Huh, Hyung-Gon Kim, Kyung-Ho Kim

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthodontics, Gangnam Severance Dental Hospital, Oral Science Research Center, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.

PMID: 21889086
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2009.12.037

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Arthralgia / etiology
Arthroplasty, Replacement / methods*
Bone Resorption
Cephalometry
Chin / surgery
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
Open Bite / etiology
Open Bite / therapy
Orthodontics, Corrective / methods*
Radiography
Temporomandibular Joint / surgery*
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / complications
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / diagnostic imaging
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / surgery*