Document Detail


[Clinical application of artificial condylar process for reconstructing temporomandibular joint].
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22332508     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: To assess the feasibility and clinical outcomes of artificial condylar process in reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint.
METHODS: Between January 2005 and January 2010, the reconstructions of the temporomandibular joints with artificial condylar process were performed in 10 cases (11 sides, including 7 left sides and 4 right sides). There were 7 males and 3 females with an average age of 50 years (range, 40-68 years). Mandibular condyle defects were caused by mandible tumor in 7 patients with a mean disease duration of 15 months (range, 9-24 months) and by bilateral condylar fractures in 3 patients with the disease duration of 2, 3, and 2 days respectively. According to Neff classification, there were type M and A in 1 case, type M and B in 1 case, and type M in one side and subcondylar fracture in the other side in 1 case.
RESULTS: Incisions in all patients healed by first intention, and no complication occurred. All cases were followed up 1 to 4 years, showed facial symmetry and good occluding relation, and the mouth opening was 22-38 mm (mean, 30 mm). No temporomandibular joint clicking or pain and no recurrence of tumor were observed. Most of the artificial condylar process were in good position except 1 deviated from the correct angle slightly. All the patients could have diet normally.
CONCLUSION: The results of temporomandibular joint reconstruction after tumor resection with artificial condylar process are good, but the clinical outcome for intracapsular condylar fracture is expected to be further verified.
Authors:
Xiangdao Huang; Zhanying Shao; Fasheng Wang; Yi Duan
Publication Detail:
Type:  English Abstract; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery     Volume:  26     ISSN:  1002-1892     ISO Abbreviation:  Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi     Publication Date:  2012 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-02-15     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9425194     Medline TA:  Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi     Country:  China    
Other Details:
Languages:  chi     Pagination:  6-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Oral Medical College, Beihua University, Jilin Jilin, 132013, P R China. huangxiangdao@sina.com
Export Citation:
APA/MLA Format     Download EndNote     Download BibTex
MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:

From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine


Previous Document:  [The psychoeducation, a project of therapeutic alliance nursing staff - families].
Next Document:  [A biomechanical study on internal fixation of proximal ulna combined with olecranon fracture].