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| Year : 2017 |
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Neocondyle distraction osteogenesis in the management of temporomandibular joint ankylosis: Report of five cases with review of literature
Ravi Sharma, R Manikandhan, P Sneha, Anantanarayanan Parameswaran, J Naveen Kumar, Hermann F Sailer
Meenakshi Cleft and Craniofacial Centre, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Correspondence Address:
Ravi Sharma
Nandan Apartment, C-72 Sarojini Marg, C-Scheme, Jaipur - 302 001, Rajasthan
India
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DOI: 10.4103/ijdr.IJDR_292_13
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Introduction and Objectives: Management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is a challenging and rather daunting task owing to complex abnormal anatomy and its sequel to craniofacial structures. Various autogenous grafts and alloplastic materials have been tried with variable success for creation of a near-normal joint. In recent years, neocondyle distraction has added a new dimension to the management of TMJ ankylosis. The aim of this paper is to describe the role of neocondyle distraction in TMJ ankylosis. Materials and Methods: Neocondyle distraction was carried out in five patients with TMJ ankylosis following gap arthroplasty. Computed tomogram scans were taken before surgery and 1-year postdistraction for surgical planning and postoperative assessment, respectively. The intraoral distractors (KLS Martin, Jacksonville, FL, USA) were used in this study. Results: All five patients reported with adequate mouth opening and functional jaw movements. The procedure was well tolerated by all the patients. None of the patients underwent reankylosis following neocondyle distraction. Conclusion: With proper surgical planning and distraction protocol, neocondyle distraction is an effective and safe technique for TMJ reconstruction and preventing reankylosis. |
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