Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Volume 11 Issue 2
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- Pages.40-46
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- 1989
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- 2288-8101(pISSN)
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- 2288-8586(eISSN)
RECONSTRUCTION OF UNILATERAL TMJ ANKYLOSIS WITH METALLIC CONDYLAR PROSTHESIS;REPORT OF A CASE
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- Lee, Dong-Keun (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Wonkwang University) ;
- Yim, Chang-Joon (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Wonkwang University) ;
- Kang, Moon-Jeong (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Wonkwang University)
- Published : 1989.12.31
Abstract
Destruction of normal temporomandibular joint architechture may produce serious functional and cosmetic deficiencies. The literature is well documented as to the etiology and pathogenesis of temporomandibular joints. Numorous surgical procedure have been advocated for temporomandibular joint ankylosis from condylectomy to arthroplasty, cartilage transplant, metallic prosthesis, interpositional implant. These were to able reconstruct the normal mandibular function, and any even procedure could obtain the satisfactory results. In this paper, we reviewed young adult patient with TMJ ankylosis and facial asymmetry who was treated with metallic condylar prosthesis and orthognathic surgery.
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