An Orthodontic Treatment Case of a TMD Patient with Maxillary Posterior Intrusion Using TSADs

Abstract

The orthodontic treatment of patients having temporomandibular disorders are some of the most complicated cases to treat. The positions of the mandibular condyles are often unstable, which means clinicians find it difficult to have definite criteria for making an accurate and reliable orthodontic diagnosis. This article reports the orthodontic treatment of a patient showing skeletal Class II and temporomandibular disorders with condylar resorption. To stabilize her condylar position and to relieve her symptoms in the temporomandibular joint, a stabilization splint was used before orthodontic tooth movement. After the splint therapy, the patient exhibited significantly increased open bite and a more severe Class II occlusal relationship as her mandibular condyles were seated anteriorly and superiorly in the articular fossae. The occlusion and facial esthetics of the patient were improved by orthodontic camouflage treatment with the proper use of temporary skeletal anchorage devices and treatment mechanics.