The korean journal of orthodontics (대한치과교정학회지)

The Korean Association Of Orthodontists (대한치과교정학회)
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CHANCE OF CONDYLAR POSITION AFTER ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT OF ANTERIOR OPEN BITE

전치개교의 교정치료와 과두위치 변화

  • Shin, Soo-Jung (Dept. of Orthodontics, College of dentistry, Dankook University) ;
  • Chang, Young-Il (Dept. of Orthodontics, College of dentistry, Dankook University)
  • 신수정 (서울대학교 치과대학 교정학교실) ;
  • 장영일 (서울대학교 치과대학 교정학교실)
  • Published : 1994.09.01
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Abstract

This study was aimed to evaluate the changes in condylar position when severe anterior open bite patients were treated with MEAW. The subjects consisted of 11 patients(21 TMJs) who visited the departement of orthodontics in SNUH, having severe anterior open bite as a chief complain. They were supposed to wear the up and down elastics and MEAW after finishing the leveling. The condylar position was evaluated with individualized corrected tomography in centric occlusion taken before and after treatment. The results were as follows; 1. In the change of condylar position after treatment, there were no statistically significant differences in right and left TMJs. 2. In the change of condylar position after treatment, there were no statistically significant differences in each malocclusion groups. 3. There were no statistically significant differences in percent dispacement of condyle between before and after treatment 4. There were no statistically significant differences in the amount of change in condylar change.

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