Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2018, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (3): 223-225.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2018.03.002

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A Review of Influence of Class II Functional Orthopedic Treatment on Temporomandibular Joint.

CHEN Ming-zhu, YIN Kang*   

  1. Department of Orthodontic, Stomatological Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650031, China
  • Received:2016-10-26 Online:2018-03-30 Published:2018-03-27

Abstract: The skeletal class Ⅱ malocclusion represent the maxillary protrusion, mandibular retrusion, or maxillary protraction combined with mandibular retrusion, which seriously affects the function and appearance of the patients. For patients in the period of puberty development, functional appliance is used for orthopedic treatment. The effect of functional orthopedic treatment on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is reviewed in this paper from the following aspects: the mechanism of functional orthopedic treatment, the effect of functional orthopedic treatment on the articular disc, condyle, glenoid fossa, and joint nodule.

Key words: The skeletal class Ⅱ malocclusion, Class II functional orthopedic treatment, Temporomandibular joint