Orthodontic treatment of an open bite after splint therapy for a patient with idiopathic condylar resorption.

J World Fed Orthod

Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju and Catholic University, Seoul, South Korea; Private practice, Goyang, South Korea.

Published: February 2024

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.

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