Indications and treatment of frontal sinus fractures
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…
Total alloplastic reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint. Up to 6 years of follow-up of patients treated with Biomet ®stock prostheses
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…
Comprehensive rehabilitation of patients with complex facial trauma
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,…
Temporomandibular arthralgia treated by arthrocentesis
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: Carlos van Buren Hospital Maxillofacial Unit’s cases report
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;…
Condilar disk plication (discopexy), with absorbable mini anchors, in advanced stages of TMJ dysfunction according to Wilkes classification in the Hus, Bogota, Colombia
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…
Surgical treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis: follow-up of 15 cases and literature review
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…
Differential regulation of proteoglycan 4 by IL-1alpha and TGF-beta1 in rat condylar chondrocytes
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…
Prevalence of temporomandibular joint diseases diagnosed by magnetic resonance imagining
The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The following data was evaluated: chief…
TMJ disc perforation: an arthroscopy retrospective clinical study
The aim of this paper is to describe the clinical and arthroscopic findings in a group of patients with perforation in the temporomandibular joint disc. A total of 450 arthroscopies…
