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World J Clin Cases. Jan 16, 2024; 12(2): 431-442
Published online Jan 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i2.431
Hybrid treatment of varied orthodontic appliances for a patient with skeletal class II and temporomandibular joint disorders: A case report and review of literature
Tong Lu, Li Mei, Bao-Chao Li, Zi-Wei Huang, Huang Li
Tong Lu, Bao-Chao Li, Zi-Wei Huang, Huang Li, Department of Orthodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
Li Mei, Discipline of Orthodontics, Department of Oral Science, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
Author contributions: Lu T performed the orthodontic treatments under the supervision of Li H, and made contributions to collecting data and drafting the paper; Mei L made contributions to collecting data and drafting the paper; Li BC made contributions to lateral cephalometric radiographs and cone-beam computed tomography 3D superimposition; Huang ZW contributed to revising and editing the manuscript; Li H contributed to the conception and design of the paper, and clinical supervision of the treatments. All authors gave final approval and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work.
Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, No. SBK2021021787; the Major Project of the Health Commission of Jiangsu Province, No. ZD2022025; and the Key Project of the Nanjing Health Commission, No. ZKX20048.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Huang Li, PhD, Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, No. 30 Central Road, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China. lihuang76@nju.edu.cn
Received: November 6, 2023
Peer-review started: November 6, 2023
First decision: December 5, 2023
Revised: December 11, 2023
Accepted: December 27, 2023
Article in press: December 27, 2023
Published online: January 16, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This article is about the treatment of an adult female patient with skeletal class II and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). The treatment was a hybrid of clear aligners, fixed appliances and temporary aids devices (TADs). This case report suggested that TMD screening and monitoring is of great clinical importance in the TMD susceptible patients. For these cases, hybrid treatment with clear aligners and fixed appliances and TADs is an effective treatment modality for the complex cases.