title: Reconstruction of the temporomandibular joints in a patient with renal osteodystrophy.
abstract: The pathophysiology and medical management of renal osteodystrophy are discussed and the surgical reconstruction of the TMJs in a patient with this problem is presented. The necessity of close postoperative supervision is emphasized.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D012080:Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000503:physiopathology; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery; D008341:Mandibular Prosthesis; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014025:Titanium
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D014025:Titanium