Treatment of chronic mandibular dislocations using a new miniplate

Cavalcanti, Jose Roberto de Souza; Vasconcelos, Belmiro Cavalcanti do Egito; Porto, Gabriela Granja; Carneiro, S.C.A.S.; Nascimento, Mirella-Marques

doi:10.1016/j.ijom.2011.04.019

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Patient‐specific titanium onlay eminoplasty: A novel protocol for treatment of recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation

Ihab

Mounir

2020

Robotics Computer Surgery

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PurposeThe present study aimed to introduce an accurate, less morbid and less time‐consuming approach that secures the stability of the condylar movement's range for treating recurrent TMJ dislocations.MethodsFive patients were treated by surgical implantation of bilateral patient‐specific titanium onlay eminoplasties; each implant was virtually designed using specific software and milled from grade V titanium blocks. Intraoperatively, each implant was fixed with three mini‐screws along the lateral aspect of the zygomatic arch.ResultsThe follow‐up period ranged from 6 months to 1 year, which targeted the assessment of the maximal incisal mouth opening (MIO). The mean preoperative maximal incisal mouth opening figured (47.8 mm) vs (33.2 mm) for that recorded postoperatively. One patient reported postoperative slight unilateral pain that was gradually diminished through the first postoperative month.ConclusionThe innovated patient‐specific titanium eminoplasty represents an accurate alternative for treatment of chronic recurrent TMJ dislocation.

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