Changes in the temporomandibular joint after unilateral mandibular distraction osteogenesis / 实用口腔医学杂志
Journal of Practical Stomatology
;
(6)2000.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-670556
ABSTRACT
objective:
To observe the changes in the bilateral condyles after unilateral mandibular lengthening with distraction osteogenesis.Methods:
Unilateral mandibular osteodistraction (DO) was performed in 8 goats. 4 animals were sacrificed at 8 and 16 weeks after completion of distraction respectively. The TMJ specimens were harvested and processed for histologic, histomorphometric and scanning electron microscopic (SEM) examinations.Results:
Reversible adaptive remodeling in the condyles was observed following mandibular distraction at a rate of 1 mm/d. No degenerative changes in the TMJs were found after mandibular lengthening.Conclusion:
Gradual distraction at a rate of 1 mm/day may not lead to degenerative change in condylar cartilage.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Practical Stomatology
Year:
2000
Type:
Article
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