Inverted, T‐Shaped Silicone Implant for the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis
作者:
Can Karaca,
Ali Barutcu,
Adnan Menderes,
期刊:
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
(OVID Available online 1998)
卷期:
Volume 9,
issue 6
页码: 539-542
ISSN:1049-2275
年代: 1998
出版商: OVID
关键词: Temporomandibular joint;ankylosis;silicone;implant
数据来源: OVID
摘要:
Reconstruction of the ankylosed temporomandibular joint is a challenging task. Speech impairment, difficulties with mastication, poor oral hygiene, facial asymmetry, and mandibular micrognathia results in physical and psychologic disabilities. Various surgical techniques with varying success rates have been reported. Many autogenous and alloplastic materials have been proposed. The authors used an inverted, T-shaped silicone implant for the reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint after the release of the ankylosis in 10 patients without any complications in the postoperative period. The authors assert that the reconstruction of the ankylosed temporomandibular joint with an inverted, T-shaped silicone implant is a reliable and effective alternative. This technique can be used according to the special requirements of each patient and obviating the need for the fixation of the implant and is a safer and better way of using silicone for the treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis.
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