Surgical treatment of recurrent mandibular dislocation by augmentation of the articular eminence
Journal of the Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
;
: 238-242, 2000.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-784234
ABSTRACT
morbidity of temporomandibular joint relatively. There are many etiologic causes in TMJ disorders but, difficult to find obvious one. Various treatment methods have been utilized for a mandibular dislocation. It is categorized into two groups broadly - nonsurgical or surgical methods. The basic rationale of the surgical method is to allow free movement of the condyle by reducing height of articular eminence or to limit anterior excessive movement of the condyle by increasing height of articular eminence or soft tissue anchoring procedure. In this case, 69 year-old woman was treated by augmentation of the articular eminence with mandibular symphysial bone graft leading to osteosynthesis without difficulty. As a result, favorable postoperative outcome was obtained functionally without any complication or recurrence.
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Main subject:
Recurrence
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Temporomandibular Joint
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
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Transplants
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Joint Dislocations
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Year:
2000
Type:
Article
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