| Treatment of mandibular condylar process fractures: biological considerations. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15635566 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The topic of condylar injury in adults has generated more discussion and controversy than any other in the field of maxillofacial trauma. It is an important subject because such injuries are common and complications of trauma to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are far-reaching in their effects. Why are there so many different methods to treat this injury? How can seemingly disparate treatment options all produce satisfactory outcomes in the majority of patients? The reason lies with the biological adaptations that occur within the masticatory system that are poorly understood, not readily quantifiable, and variable from one person to the next. This discussion presents our current understanding of the adaptations that must occur to provide the patient with a satisfactory outcome. The adaptations for patients treated open are different than for those treated closed. However, it is when these adaptations fail to occur that unsatisfactory outcomes occur, regardless of how they were treated. |
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Authors:
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Edward Ellis; Gaylord S Throckmorton |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Volume: 63 ISSN: 0278-2391 ISO Abbreviation: J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. Publication Date: 2005 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-01-06 Completed Date: 2005-02-09 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8206428 Medline TA: J Oral Maxillofac Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 115-34 Citation Subset: AIM; D; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA. Edward.Ellis@UTSouthwestern.edu |
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Adaptation, Physiological Adult Biomechanics Dental Stress Analysis Humans Jaw Fixation Techniques Mandibular Condyle / blood supply, injuries* Mandibular Fractures / physiopathology, therapy* Mastication Myofunctional Therapy Recovery of Function Temporomandibular Joint / injuries*, physiology*, physiopathology |
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