Temporomandibular Disorders and Orthodontics

Orthodontic treatment for patients with temporomandibular joint disease (TMD), which exists in a significant proportion of orthodontic patients, is currently a hot topic. The first case presents with dental discrepancy, skeletal discrepancy, and TMD and focuses on four aspects of the patient's diagnosis and treatment.

1.  Diagnosis and treatment of upper and lower arch width discrepancy

2.  Diagnosis and treatment of patients with skeletal Class II short facial type

3.  Etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and evaluation of corresponding treatment of TMD

4.  Feasibility of mandibular position adjustment in patients with TMD

The second case focuses on skeletal class II patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis. Via vertical control to improve camouflage orthodontic treatment and to explore the proper method to deal with different cases.

Key Points:

1.  Indications for orthognathic surgery: Severe skeletal Class II high angle, significant retrognathic mandible and gingival smile

2.  Tooth movement control in orthodontics

Benefits for learners:

·   Latest evidence-based clinical case analysis

·   Continued professional development and learning

·   IOF Certificate of Completion

·   Management of patients with orthodontic disorders

What will you learn?

- What are the risks of orthodontic treatment？

- What are some conditions that allow for it?

- When to choose camouflaged orthodontic treatment vs. surgery?

- How to cooperate with interdisciplinary team？

- What marks the difference in high-angle vs low-angle treatment strategies？

- How to manage occlusion and TMJ？