JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/40511
FullText URL 64_5_345.pdf
Author Ishihara, Yoshihito| Kuroda, Shingo| Kawanabe, Noriaki| Takano-Yamamoto, Teruko| Yamashiro, Takashi|
Abstract This article reports the successful surgical-orthodontic treatment of an elderly patient with dentofacial deformity and signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder (TMD). The patient was a 63-year-old woman with a concave profile due to mandibular protrusion. To correct skeletal deformities, the mandible was posteriorly repositioned by employing intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO) following presurgical orthodontic treatment. After active treatment for 31 months, the facial profile was significantly improved and satisfactory occlusion was achieved. In addition, TMD symptoms of clicking sounds on the left side and difficulty in mouth opening were resolved. Regarding the findings of magnetic resonance imaging, anterior disc displacement in the opening phase was improved in the temporomandibular joint on the left side. Furthermore, stomatognathic functions were also improved without any aggravation of age-related problems. In conclusion, surgical repositioning of the mandible using IVRO leads to both morphological and functional improvements even in elderly patients.
Keywords elderly patient orthodontics temporomandibular disorder intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy
Amo Type Case Report
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2010-10
Volume volume64
Issue issue5
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 345
End Page 349
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders CopyrightⒸ 2010 by Okayama University Medical School
File Version publisher
Refereed True
PubMed ID 20975769
Web of Science KeyUT 000283563300011
JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/61902
FullText URL 75_2_205.pdf
Author Hoshijima, Mitsuhiro| Kawanabe, Noriaki| Iida, Seiji| Yamashiro, Takashi| Kamioka, Hiroshi|
Abstract We herein report the case of a 19-year-old female with a transverse discrepancy, skeletal Class II malocclusion, severe crowding with concerns of classic-type Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), aesthetics problems and functional problems. The main characteristics of classic EDS are loose-jointedness and fragile, easily bruised skin that heals with peculiar “cigarette-paper” scars. The anteroposterior and transverse skeletal discrepancies can generally be resolved by maxilla repositioning and mandibular advancement surgery following pre-surgical orthodontic treatment. However, this patient was treated with orthodontic camouflage but not orthognathic surgery because of the risks of skin bruising, poor healing and a temporomandibular disorder. A satisfactory dental appearance and occlusion were achieved after camouflage treatment with orthodontic anchor screws and the use of Class II elastics, including the preservation of the stomatognathic functions. Acceptable occlusion and dentition were maintained after a two-year retention period. This treatment strategy of orthodontic camouflage using temporary anchorage, such as anchor screws and Class II elastics, may be a viable treatment option for skeletal malocclusion patients with EDS.
Keywords asymmetry Class II camouflage orthodontic anchor screw Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Amo Type Case Report
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2021-04
Volume volume75
Issue issue2
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 205
End Page 212
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School
File Version publisher
Refereed True
PubMed ID 33953427
NAID 120007029885