Adaptation of autogenous costochondral grafts used for temporomandibular joint reconstruction: a long-term clinical and radiologic follow-up.

The clinical and radiologic behavior of autogenous costochondral grafts used for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction was studied in 16 patients with a mean follow-up of 10 years. The grafts were classified into four groups according to the degree of radiologic calcification or remodeling (adaptation). Total adaptation was observed in six cases and in two cases, no changes were found.

A holistic approach to stylalgia.

A follow-up study was performed on 20 patients surgically treated because of stylalgia (Eagle's Syndrome). The aim of the study was to investigate why somatic treatment was often ineffective; furthermore, if there was a psychosomatic background to the complaints. The results of a psychiatric interview in which 11 patients took part clearly showed that most of them were suffering primarily from a psychiatric disorder.

Autogenous costochondral grafts in temporo-mandibular joint arthroplasty. A survey of 66 arthroplasties in 60 patients.

A clinical study of 60 patients who underwent 66 costochondral arthroplasties during the period 1969-1984 is presented. In nearly half of the cases ankylosis was the main indication for operation, followed by dysplasia, tumours and osteomyelitis. The results showed that all cases in which the rib was decorticated to fit into the mandible as an inlay healed well.

Surgery in mandibular condylar hyperplasia.

The experience with 35 patients with unilateral condylar hyperplasia is described. Possibilities of distinction between active and non-active cases are discussed as well as the histological findings. Different surgical procedures were used for treatment.