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Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac Chir Orale
; 117(4): 285-93, 2016 Sep.
Article
in French
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27554487
ABSTRACT
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is probably the most complex human joint. As in all joints, its prosthetic replacement may be indicated in selected cases. Significant advances have been made in the design of TMJ prostheses during the last three decades and the indications have been clarified. The aim of our work was to make an update on the current total TMJ total joint replacement. Indications, contraindications, prosthetic components, advantages, disadvantages, reasons for failure or reoperation, virtual planning and surgical protocol have been exposed.