Vertical alveolar distraction osteogenesis is an efficient method for augmentation prior to inserting dental implants. But a relapse of the transport segment and decrease in bone height before implant placement…
A case report of a 24 year old white girl with a bilateral TMJ anquilosis since she was 2 year old is presented. The treatment plan included a first phase…
Frontal sinus fractures are relatively rare, representing about 2–15% of facial fractures. Fractures of the frontal sinus occur as a result of high energy impacts, as is a common observation…
15 patients underwent temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction with Biomet stock total joint prostheses. Indications for TMJ reconstruction included ankylosis, rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint disease and condylar resorption, Jaw Tumors and…
Introduction: Facial trauma can involve hard and soft tissues, ranging from simple skin wounds to massive destruction of the craniofacial complex. The etiology of facial trauma is varied: car accidents,…
Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of arthrocentesis in the treatment of intra-articular temporomandibular pain and functional improvement of mandibular movements. Material and methods: Uncontrolled trial in 30 patients with signs…
Temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction (functional and anatomical), is a common clinical problem in the maxillofacial area. The reasons that may lead to a TMJ breakdown are: by a tumor;…
Introduction: There is high prevalence of TMJ functional impairment; these are the product of several factors that lead to joint overload and occlusal nonstability, with triggers and accelerator factors that…
Introduction: Ankylosis may be defined as the fusion of the articular surfaces with bony or fibrous tissue. The treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis poses a significant challenge because of the…
Objective: Proteoglycan 4 (PRG4) is a multifaceted cytoprotective glycoprotein that mediates the boundary lubrication of articular cartilages and maintains joint homeostasis and functions. However, the expression of PRG4 and associated…
