TMJ Metastasis: Evaluation of 3 Patients.

Metastases of the articular process, temporomandibular joint (TMJ), are rare findings. Their frequency is around 5% of patients with metastatic involvement of the mandible. The most common primary tumor is adenocarcinoma of the lung in women and adenocarcinoma of the prostate in men.

Micro-computed tomography evaluation of bone architecture in various forms of unilateral condylar hyperplasia.

Condylar hyperplasia is one of the causes of facial asymmetry and malocclusion, characterized by enlargement of the lower jaw due to excessive condyle growth activity. The aim of this study was to use micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) to evaluate the bone architecture of the condylar head and determine whether there are differences between patients with various forms of unilateral condylar hyperplasia (UCH): hemimandibular hyperplasia, elongation, and mixed form. The cohort consisted of 28 patients with a mean age of 21.

The Manifestations of Covid-19 Infection. Manifestations in Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders.

The authors present a group of patients who were treated for exacerbation of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) following Covid-19 infection and who in the past had successfully undergone surgery of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The group consisted in total of 21 patients who relapsed after contracting Covid-19. There were 4 men and 17 women, the average age was 45.

Reconstruction of Temporomandibular Joint and Skull Base Defect Following Osteosarcoma Resection.

Osteosarcoma of the jaw is uncommon, occurring in about 6% to 8% of cases. The authors present the case report of a (woman 72-year-old) with osteosarcoma involving the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Radical surgery was chosen with resection of the tumor together with the condyle, the coronoid process, the zygomatic arch and eroded bone of the skull base at the site of the joint cavity.

A Complex Evaluation of the In-Vivo Biocompatibility and Degradation of an Extruded ZnMgSr Absorbable Alloy Implanted into Rabbit Bones for 360 Days.

The increasing incidence of trauma in medicine brings with it new demands on the materials used for the surgical treatment of bone fractures. Titanium, its alloys, and steel are used worldwide in the treatment of skeletal injuries. These metallic materials, although inert, are often removed after the injured bone has healed.

Evaluating the Effect of Conservative Therapy in Patients with Wilkes Stage III Temporomandibular Joint Derangement.

The authors evaluated effects of physiotherapy in patients experiencing Wilkes III temporomandibular joint (TMJ) derangement with clinically limited joint mobility, but no pain. The group consisted of 31 patients with unilateral temporomandibular joint involvement, 3 men and 28 women (average age was 30.93, ranging from age 12 to 61).

Periangular transmasseteric infraparotid approach in the treatment of condylar-base and low condylar‑neck fractures.

Aim: Mandibular condylar fractures account for 25 to 52 % of all mandibular fractures. Though current literature favors open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of condylar‑base and low condylar‑neck fractures, extraoral approaches are usually considered to be complicated by the risk of facial nerve injury and other possible complications. This study was undertaken to demonstrate that the periangular transmasseteric infraparotid surgical approach (TMIP) to condylar‑base and low condylar‑neck fractures provides excellent access to the bony fragments with minimal risk of complications such as facial nerve and parotid gland injury.

Discectomy with Subsequent Free Fat Flap Insertion in Disc Perforation Therapy of Temporomandibular Joint. Assessment of Results 24 Months after Operation.

Discectomy with replacement of disc is one possibility for treating disc perforation where conservative, mini-invasive therapy and arthroscopy has had no effect. Allogenic or autologous materials are used to replace the disc. The authors assess the use of a free fat flap (FFF) in 19 patients who in 2015-2016 underwent a unilateral discectomy with disc replacement.

Evaluation of complications following stock replacement of the temporomandibular joint performed between the years 2006 and 2015: a retrospective study.

Purpose: Alloplastic total temporomandibular joint replacement (TMJR) is now considered to be a standard procedure for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction. TMJR can improve mandibular mobility, restore the dental occlusion and improve facial aesthetics. The purpose was to assess the presence of intraoperative and post-operative complications, including the presence of post-operative chronic pain.

Evaluation of Complications Following a Trans-masseteric Antero-parotid Approach for Patients with Sub-condylar Fractures of Their Temporomandibular Joint. A Retrospective Study.

Sub-condylar fractures of the temporomandibular joint can be treated by an extraoral or intraoral approach. Trans-masseteric antero-parotid approach (TMAP) is an extraoral approach utilising a retromandibular incision. The authors evaluated patients' status and any complications of using TMAP from the years 2013-2017.

A prospective assessment of outcomes following the use of autologous blood for the management of recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation.

Purpose: The objective of the study was to compare results of treatment for chronic recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation (CRTMD) by autologous blood injection (ABI) using two different methods of administration (combination intra- and peri-articular, and peri-articular alone).

Materials And Methods: Forty patients diagnosed with CRTMD were randomly divided into two groups of 20 each (A and B). Group A were treated by intra- and peri-articular blood injection, group B were treated by peri-articular injection alone.

Temporomandibular joint disc perforation: a retrospective study.

The aim of this study was to evaluate disc perforation diagnosed in patients undergoing arthroscopy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). A retrospective analysis of 33 patients with disc perforation (35 joints) was performed. Patients and joints were divided into two groups: those with distal perforation (DP; perforation of the retrodiscal tissue, or the distal area of the disc at the site of ligament insertion into the retrodiscal tissue) and those with central perforation (CP; central and anterior part of the disc).

Intraoperative arthroscopy of the TMJ during surgical management of condylar head fractures: A preliminary report.

Purpose: The purpose of this preliminary study was to evaluate intraarticular soft tissues of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) using intraoperative arthroscopy during open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of condylar head fractures (CHF).

Materials And Methods: 26 patients (29 joints) were diagnosed in period of 5 years (2011-2015) with CHF, 5 patients had concomitant mandibular fracture. Fractures were diagnosed on basis of conventional orthopantomogram (OPG) and computed tomography (CT).

Surgical treatment of condylar head fractures, the way to minimize the postraumatic TMJ ankylosis.

Management of condylar head fractures (CHF) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) remains a source of controversy. Based on established literature, group of CHFs and conservative treatment connected with period of maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) increases the risk for TMJ ankylosis. This paper presents anatomical and functional results of surgical treatment of condylar head fractures in a group of 24 patients (29 joints).

Osteoarthrosis of Temporomandibular Joint Related to the Defects of Posterior Dentition: A Retrospective Study.

Osteoarthrosis (OA) of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a progressive degenerative disease, gradually affecting cartilage, synovial membrane and bone structures. OA of TMJ clinically manifests with joint noises, pain and restricted mouth opening. In late stages, it results in severe damage of TMJ structures and development of ankylosis.

EVALUATION OF COMPLICATIONS AFTER ENDOSCOPY ASSISTED OPEN REDUCTION AND INTERNAL FIXATION OF UNILATERAL CONDYLAR FRACTURES OF THE MANDIBLE. RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS 2010-2015.

Background: The authors present their experience with endoscopy assisted open reduction and internal fixation of condylar fractures of the mandible. Their results are presented in a retrospective study of 33 patients with unilateral subcondylar fracture, who underwent a surgical procedure between 2010 and 2015. Reduction and fixation, stability of occlusion 12 months after the operation and also presence of complications were evaluated.

Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint caused by rare bacteria Raoultella ornithinolytica.

Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an unusual disease in adults. Inoculation of the pathogen may occur through traumatic or iatrogenic injuries, or more often by haematogenous spread from a distant focus. The cause of infection is unknown in most cases.

Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumour with Extraosseal Spread: Evaluation of the Effect Carnoy's Solution.

Keratocystic odontogenic tumour is relatively rare benign tumour. It is characterized by its fast aggressive growth and high risk of recurrence. Treatment is always surgical: conservative (enucleation, marsupialization) or aggressive (enucleation followed by application of Carnoy's solution, cryotherapy; peripheral ostectomy or en block resection of the jaw).

A porcine model: surgical anatomy of the orbit for maxillofacial surgery.

Due to its similarity to humans, the pig has proven to be a suitable biomodel for both research purposes and for training medical professionals, particularly in surgical specializations. For example, new implant materials have been tested on pig jaws and pigs have also been used in the development of new surgical techniques. For optimizing the effectiveness of such research or training, detailed data on the anatomy of their particular features are needed.

Condylar hyperplasia following unilateral temporomandibular joint replacement.

Total joint replacement of the temporomandibular joint (TJR) can be associated with intraoperative and postoperative complications. We report herein the occurrence of a postoperative open bite malocclusion, the result of condylar hyperplasia affecting the non-operated joint at 1 year after unilateral total joint replacement.

Ultrasound-guided injection into the lower joint space of the temporomandibular joint.

A procedure for ultrasound-guided injection into the lower joint space of the temporomandibular joint is presented.

Stem cells regenerative properties on new rat spinal fusion model.

Stem cells biology is one of the most frequent topic of physiological research of today. Spinal fusion represents common bone biology challenge. It is the indicator of osteoinduction and new bone formation on ectopic model.