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Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Published in: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1/2017

Open Access 01-12-2017 | Case report

Temporomandibular joint reconstruction with alloplastic prosthesis: the outcomes of four cases

Authors: Jung-Hyun Park, Eun Jo, Hoon Cho, Hyung Jun Kim

Published in: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Issue 1/2017

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Abstract

Background

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of four patients receiving stock Biomet TMJ prosthesis for reconstruction of the TMJs.

Methods

TMJ reconstruction with stock Biomet TMJ prosthesis was performed in four patients who had joint damages by trauma, tumor, resorption, and ankylosis, which represent the indications of alloplastic prosthesis.

Results

Loss of condyle from trauma and resorption of joint are good indications for prosthesis, but the patients should be informed about limitation of jaw movement. In case of structural damage of TMJ by tumor, tumor recurrence should be considered before planning TMJ reconstruction. Considering heterotopic bone formation in case of ankylosis, periodic follow-up and special surgical technique are required.

Conclusions

Given careful treatment planning and understanding the functional limitation of TMJ prosthesis, alloplastic prosthesis is a safe and effective management option for the reconstruction of TMJs.
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Metadata
Title
Temporomandibular joint reconstruction with alloplastic prosthesis: the outcomes of four cases
Authors
Jung-Hyun Park
Eun Jo
Hoon Cho
Hyung Jun Kim
Publication date
01-12-2017
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 2288-8586
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40902-017-0103-7

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