title: Total alloplastic temporomandibular joint reconstruction combined with orthodontic treatment in a patient with idiopathic condylar resorption.
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.
authors: Department of Orthodontics, Gangnam Severance Dental Hospital, Oral Science Research Center, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Chooryung J
authors: CJ
authors: Chung
authors: Yoon-Jeong
authors: YJ
authors: Choi
authors: In-Sil
authors: IS
authors: Kim
authors: Jong-Ki
authors: JK
authors: Huh
authors: Hyung-Gon
authors: HG
authors: Kim
authors: Kyung-Ho
authors: KH
authors: Kim
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018771:Arthralgia / Q000209:etiology; D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000379:methods*; D001862:Bone Resorption; D002508:Cephalometry; D002680:Chin / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D019186:Mandibular Advancement; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D024343:Open Bite / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*