Reconstruction of ramus-condyle unit with transport distraction osteogenesis: Report of eight cases and review of literature
Background/Aims: This report and review of literature aimed to assess the feasibility of condylar distraction in humans and its esthetic and functional outcome. Methods: We present a case series of eight TMJ ankylosis patients, where after a gap arthroplasty, ramus condyle unit was reconstructed usi...
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2012-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Background/Aims: This report and review of literature aimed to assess the feasibility of condylar distraction in humans and its esthetic and functional outcome. Methods: We present a case series of eight TMJ ankylosis patients, where after a gap arthroplasty, ramus condyle unit was reconstructed using transport distraction to analyze its feasibility, esthetic and functional outcome and success. Results: All patients had satisfactory mouth opening, and minimal pain in their follow-up period. Conclusion: Condylar transport distraction osteogenesis holds promise for successful TMJ reconstruction and should be the method of choice as it does not involve secondary surgery or need for an alloplast. |
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| Item Description: | 2212-4268 10.1016/j.jobcr.2012.10.007 |