Total temporomandibular joint replacement without a submandibular incision

Temporomandibular joint replacement is a well-accepted and successful treatment option for advanced pathology of the temporomandibular joint. There are however a number of complications associated with the procedure such as post-operative infection, facial nerve damage and scarring. Total joint repl...

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Main Authors: Kim Samuel Seung Yeol (Author), Somers Miles (Author)
Format: Book
Published: EDP Sciences, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Temporomandibular joint replacement is a well-accepted and successful treatment option for advanced pathology of the temporomandibular joint. There are however a number of complications associated with the procedure such as post-operative infection, facial nerve damage and scarring. Total joint replacement has traditionally involved the use of both a pre-auricular and submandibular incision. We present an approach that uses only a pre-auricular incision without the need for a submandibular incision. This approach is less invasive and has the potential to decrease risk of damage to the marginal mandibular branch of facial nerve and scarring of the neck.
Item Description:2608-1326
10.1051/mbcb/2020036