Total Customized Alloplastic Reconstruction for Treatment of Severe Temporomandibular Joint Pathologic Conditions: A Case Series of Combined Intraoral and Extraoral Approach

Abstract

socioeconomic status, ethnic patterns, racial miscegenation, ethnic traits, and racial miscegenation may all affect muscular contractions and morphology. 21,22 Different methodologies, such as measures on photographic images of the skull or special skull marks in relation to the anterior or inferior border of the MF or the absence of skull marks details, can describe the discrepancy observed among studies. 23 Finally, variations in the role of the MF are largely caused by a rise in mandible size and are genetically determined. Numerous factors, involving epigenetic influences, gene expression changes, and plastic effects of environmental factors, are believed to influence the phenotypic variation of bones and their rate of growth in postnatal ontogenesis. 24 Environmental factors influencing the rate of bone remodeling include eating patterns (food consistency) and the state of structures surrounding the mandible. 25,26 In response to changes in food quality, Renaud et al 24 found that muscular dystrophy induces reshaping of the entire mandible, with the rate of bone tissue remodeling changing in the region of molars and points of masticatory muscle attachment. CONCLUSIONSKnowing the location of the MF and its distance from nearby anatomical structures is valuable knowledge for surgery and may prevent complications such as paresthesia. To assess the location of the MF and its position from neighboring anatomical structures, further research should be performed in populations of various races/ethnicities.

An Overview of Clinical Conditions and a Systematic Review of Personalized TMJ Replacement

“…After evaluation of the 17 articles, 8 were excluded for having a sample under 10 subjects [ 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 ], and 1 article [ 34 ] was excluded for having a follow-up lower than 12 months ( Table 2 ).…”

CAD/CAM-assisted total joint replacement for correction of facial asymmetry caused by large osteoma of mandibular condyle

“…However, simple resection cannot maintain normal occlusal relationship and masticatory function; rehabilitation of TMJ is mandatory. Immediate onestage TJR with condyle prosthesis followed by resection of the lesion should be considered for the stability of function and aesthetics [7]. Prosthetic replacement of TMJ is a permanent and irreversible procedure.…”