Abstract

Idiopathic condylar resorption, progressive resorption of the mandibular condyles, is discussed. A case treated with alloplastic total temporomandibular joint replacement devices is presented. The case report includes six-year follow-up. The patient's mandibular retrusion, anterior open bite, malocclusion and totally resorbed mandibular condyles were successfully treated in a single-stage operation with alloplastic total temporomandibular joint replacement devices

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Authors

Alexander R

Institution

Division of Oral and Maillofacial Surgery, St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY, USA. draoms1@hotmail.com

Source

The New York state dental journal 78:3 2012 Apr pg 22-5

MeSH

Arthroplasty, Replacement
Bone Resorption
Female
Humans
Joint Prosthesis
Malocclusion, Angle Class II
Mandibular Condyle
Open Bite
Range of Motion, Articular
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Young Adult

Pub Type(s)

Case Reports
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22803272