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[Autogenous costochondral graft applied in the reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint]
1Department of OMFS, College of Stomatology, Hubei Medical University, Wuhan 430070, PR China.
Objective:
To study the surgical treatment of ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint.
Methods:
Autogenous costochondral grafts were applied in the reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint in 27 cases with condyle ankylosis from 1988-1998. The follow up period was 1-10 years. The pre- and post-operative degree of mouth opening and the TMJ function was examined.
Results:
Postoperative mouth opening was improved up to 2 cm in the 27 cases. All the results were successful without recrudescence of condyle ankylosis.
Conclusion:
The use of autogenous costochondral grafts in TMJ reconstruction is the best method in the treatment of TMJ ankylosis.
