Complications of use of carbon fibre in the temporomandibular joint: a case report.
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.
Cronin
A J
AJ
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Hospital and School, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff.
Llewelyn
J
J
Hopkins
R
R
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*
D002244:Carbon