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Hybrid total alloplastic temporomandibular joint replacement prosthesis: a pilot study to evaluate feasibility, functional performance and impact on post-operative quality of life
PurposeThe aim of the present study was to investigate the clinical efficiency of hybrid alloplastic temporomandibular joint (TMJ) prosthesis in...
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Can growing patients with end-stage TMJ pathology be successfully treated with alloplastic temporomandibular joint reconstruction? – A systematic review
IntroductionThe use of alloplastic total temporomandibular joint reconstruction (TMJR) in growing patients is controversial, mainly due to immature...
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Heterotopic ossification after alloplastic temporomandibular joint replacement: a case cohort study
BackgroundHeterotopic ossification (HO) is one of the serious complications leading to the failure of alloplastic temporomandibular joint replacement...
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Total Alloplastic Temporomandibular Joint Replacement
PurposeEnd-stage temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disease are not uncommon and affects quality of life. Multiple surgical procedures have been mentioned...
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Advanced mandibular reconstruction with fibular free flap and alloplastic TMJ prosthesis with digital planning
IntroductionResection of the mandible and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) without formal reconstruction is a devastating condition that negatively...
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Autogenous, alloplastic, or hybrid for total mandibular reconstruction; is here an optimal path?
For less fit patients, total reconstruction of the mandible (TRM) is an elucidated alternative for severe maxillofacial defects. This study aimed to...
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Alloplastic Neo-Mandible for Total Mandibular Reconstruction
BackgroundWide spreading destructive diseases of the jaw may require expanded surgery up to a total resection with complete loss of the original...
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Patient Specific Alloplastic Implant Reconstruction of Mandibular Defects–Safe Practice Recommendations and Guidelines
Mandibular continuity defects are commonly seen after tumor resection, osteomyelitis or maxillofacial trauma. Three-dimensional reconstruction of...
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Concomitant Microvascular Aided Extended Temporo-Mandibular Joint Replacement (ME-TJR) and Stock Temporo-Mandibular Joint Replacement (MS-TJR) During Mandibular Reconstruction
BackgroundDisarticulation is indicated when pathologic process involves the condyle or when a body/ramus lesion extends into condylar process. The...
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Treatment of tophaceous pseudogout in the temporomandibular joint with resection and alloplastic reconstruction: a single-staged approach
Tophaceous pseudogout is a rare variant of the calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) disorder, with predilection for the TMJ. It is characterized by...
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Congenital Mandibular Hypoplasia: Patient-Specific Total Joint Replacement as a Line Extension in the Treatment of Complex Craniofacial Anomalies
IntroductionCongenital mandibular hypoplasia (CMH) remains challenging because of the underlying combined hard and soft tissue deficiency. Treatment...
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Dentinogenic Ghost Cell Tumour in Childhood Involving the Temporomandibular Joint: Considerations and Therapy
BackgroundAlthough the uncommon dentinogenic ghost cell tumour (DGCT) is a benign entity, it possesses the ability to cause widespread destruction of...
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Vascularized Second Metatarsal Joint Transfer with Concomitant Orthognathic Surgery for Reconstruction of the Temporomandibular Joint: Our Pilot Experience
BackgroundTemporomandibular joint ankylosis-associated deformity and dysfunction is a challenge to reconstruct. Alloplastic temporomandibular joints,...
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Treatment of late-onset temporomandibular joint prosthesis infection by prosthesis revision: a case report
Late-onset infection of an inserted temporomandibular joint prosthesis is a difficult complication to treat. Most treatment protocols for late...
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Effectiveness of Dermis Fat Graft Versus Temporalis Myofascial Flap for Interposition in Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis: A Systematic Review
BackgroundTemporomandibular joint ankylosis is a disabling condition which affects joint movements causing difficulty in speech, mastication and...
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Hearing Outcome After Incudo-stapedial Joint Reconstruction Using Conchal Cartilage Interposition Graft
Ossicular chain defects secondary to Chronic otitis media most frequently involves the incudo-stapedial joint. This study observes the effect of...
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Autogenous Fat as an Ideal Interpositional Material in Temporomandibular Joint Surgery
Interpositional gap arthroplasty has established itself as the the standard surgical treatment of Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis. The...
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Modified Osteotomy for TMJ Ankylosis in Paediatric Patients with Deficient Interpositional Temporalis Muscle Mass and Buccal Fat Pad – A case Series and Literature Review
Ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a bony or fibrous fusion of the articular surfaces of the mandibular condyle and the glenoid fossa....
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The majority of patients report satisfaction more than 24 years after temporomandibular joint discectomy
PurposeTo retrospectively evaluate long-term outcomes after temporomandibular joint (TMJ) discectomy.
MethodsIncluded patients ( n = 64) had...
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A five-year review of the OMX temporomandibular prosthetic total joint replacement system
PurposeThe aim of this study was to undertake a 5-year review of the OMX temporomandibular prosthetic total joint replacement system (OMX-TMJ).
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