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…
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…
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…
The aim of this study was to compare the perioperative evolution of two different arthrocentesis techniques, one performed by direct palpation of the anatomical structures and the other by preestablished…
Purpose: Evaluate the clinical and functional outcome of a custom temporomandibular hemi-joint fossa/eminence implant prosthesis. Materials and methods: Prospective IRB protocol study of 36 patients (40 custom TMJ implant prosthesis)…
Objective: Botulinum Toxin-A is a strong biological toxin synthesized by Clostridium botulinum which is a gram positive, anaerobic, spore forming organism. Its mechanism of inhibiting acetylcholine release at neuromuscular junctions…
The term osteomyelitis, from the Greek (osteos = bone + myelós = marrow), describes an inflammatory process caused by infection in the cortical and cancellous bone. The diagnosis is based…
