The present study aimed to perform a histological evaluation of the response of temporal bone tissue to a change of direction of the force vector of the mandible in relation…
Condylar hyperplasia is a major cause of facial asymmetry. Treatment is primarily surgical and for proper planning is necessary to assess the activity level of growth of the mandibular condyle….
A 31 years-old, masculine sex, patient was referred from a low complexity health center to a medium complexity hospital, with a diagnose of “ Repeated third-molar pericoronitis ” and indication…
Objective: Matrilin-3, a structural protein of the cartilage extracellular matrix, has a role on chondrocyte proliferation. Gene alterations of matrilin-3 may cause skeletal and chondro-cartilage diseases like Temporomandibular joint internal…
Osteochondroma is rare in the craniofacial skeleton and in particular in the mandibular condyle. The debate continues as to whether the osteochondroma represents a true neoplasm or is a hyperplastic…
Effect of ice compression on pain after mandibular third molar surgery: a single blind randomized controlled trial Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of compression…
Habitual TMJ luxation is a rare but serious condition for the patient, and is often managed by extensive open joint surgery. Arthroscopic eminoplasty is described as alternative to open eminoplasty,…
A variety of grafting materials, joint prosthesis and the treatments used in the total reconstruction of the TMJ are many and are often contradictions regarding its indications and applications, yet…
An internal derangement occurs when there is disturbance in the normal anatomic relationship between the disc and condyle of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) that interferes with smooth movement of the…
This case presentation refers to a 56 year old male patient, which is diagnosed with a recurrent keratocystic odontogenic tumor that completely compromises the left ascending ramous, condylar complex and…
