The use of autogenous tissues for temporomandibular joint reconstruction

Surgical treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis: follow-up of 15 cases and literature review

“…Alloplastic joints are said to allow a closer reproduction of the normal anatomy of the joint, with restoration of vertical dimension, avoidance of donor site morbidity, reduction in operation time and a lower risk of recurrent ankylosis (19). The main problems associated with these materials relate to wear at the joint surfaces, foreign body reaction, mobility of the implant with displacement, and implant fracture, caused, most of the time, by the use of inappropriate alloplastic materials (17,22). Borçbakan (23) was the first to use an acrylic condyle in the surgical treatment of TMJ ankylosis.…”

Ultrathin Silicon Sheet in the Management of Unilateral Post-traumatic Temporo-Mandibuar Joint Ankylosis in Children: A Good Alternative to Conventional Techniques

“…The most widely accepted autogenous technique is a costochondral graft. According to MacIntosh, [12] the advantages of this graft are its biological compatibility, workability and functional adaptability. The growth potential of the costochondral graft makes it the ideal choice in children [3].…”

Autogenous Coronoid Process for Condylar Reconstruction in TMJ Ankylosis Patient: A Case Report

“…[5] Autogenous grafts derivedfrom distant sites such as costochondral and sternoclavicular are well established, but have their disadvantages such as exploration of the second surgical site, donor-site morbidity, bone resorption, and unpredictable growth. [6,7] Alloplastic prosthesis have achieved popularity, butare of limited use because of their cost and availability, in developing countries. The mandibular coronoid process as a bone graft has been widely applied in the cranial-maxillofacial field for a long time.…”