title: Complications of use of carbon fibre in the temporomandibular joint: a case report.
abstract: The aetiology of recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation is numerous. A case is described of frequent dislocation which was finally treated using a carbon fibre sling. However this was removed 3 years later due to the presence of a radiolucency in the head of the condyle. Radiographic and photographic appearances of this carbon fibre induced radiolucency are shown.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Hospital and School, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Cronin
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Llewelyn
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hopkins
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002244:Carbon; D005260:Female; D005355:Fibrosis; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000473:pathology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D002244:Carbon