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Replacement of the condyle and ascending ramus by a modular endoprosthesis in Macaca fascicularis--part 1: a clinical and radiographic study.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19531408     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the feasibility of replacing the condyle and ascending ramus with a novel modular endoprosthesis in Macaca fascicularis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eight male adult monkeys (Macaca fascicularis) were used in this study. The right condyle and ascending ramus posterior to the lower second molar were resected. An endoprosthesis consisting of 2 modules was inserted to replace the resected segment and fixed in place using polymethylmethacrylate bone cement (Palacos). Four monkeys were sacrificed at 3 months and another 4 at 6 months postoperatively. The operated side of the mandible was then harvested, including the endoprosthesis and the stump of the mandible to which it was attached. Lateral mandibular radiographs were taken using standard settings immediately postoperatively and postsacrifice. RESULTS: Two monkeys presented with a fistula at the operated area 1 month postoperatively, but this resolved with a short course of antimicrobial treatment. At the time of sacrifice, no fistulas, dehiscences, or mobility of the endoprostheses was observed. There was no significant change in maximum mouth opening. At 3 months, a linear radiolucency was noted at the cement-bone interface in the 2 monkeys that previously presented with fistulas; whereas at 6 months, none of the 4 animals showed any radiolucency. CONCLUSIONS: The use of a cemented modular endoprosthesis for replacement of the condyle and ramus unit was feasible with minimal complications allowing normal mouth opening and occlusion. Further histologic and microfocus computed tomographic studies will be done to confirm the findings.
Authors:
Bee Tin Goh; Shermin Lee; Henk Tideman; Paul J W Stoelinga
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons     Volume:  67     ISSN:  1531-5053     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg.     Publication Date:  2009 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-06-17     Completed Date:  2009-07-06     Revised Date:  2010-07-28    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8206428     Medline TA:  J Oral Maxillofac Surg     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1392-400     Citation Subset:  AIM; D; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Dental Centre, Singapore, Republic of Singapore. gohbee@starhub.net.sg
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Bone Cements
Cementation
Feasibility Studies
Joint Prosthesis*
Macaca fascicularis
Male
Mandible / radiography,  surgery*
Mandibular Condyle / radiography,  surgery
Mandibular Prosthesis*
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Prosthesis Design
Range of Motion, Articular
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Bone Cements; 9011-14-7/Polymethyl Methacrylate

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