title: Correction of the occlusal and functional sequelae of mandibular condyle fractures using orthodontic mini-implant molar intrusion.
abstract: We report on the non-surgical management of an adult female whose bilateral mandibular condylar fractures had resulted in a clockwise (posterior) mandibular rotation, limitation of mandibular movements and increased occlusal loading on the molar teeth. She refused maxillary surgery and was treated with a minimally-invasive approach, involving orthodontic fixed appliances and mini-implant intrusion of the maxillary molar teeth. This provided both occlusal and functional improvements, including a significant increase in the inter-incisal distance, which were stable after one year of retention.
authors: Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
authors: Richard R J
authors: RR
authors: Cousley
authors: Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
authors: Andrew J
authors: AJ
authors: Gibbons
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods; D015921:Dental Implants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D008904:Miniaturization; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology; D024343:Open Bite / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014313:Trismus / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants
keywords: Orthodontic mini-implants; TADs; anterior openbite; condyle fracture