title: A two-stage procedure for temporomandibular joint disc replacement using free pericranial grafts: a preliminary report.
abstract: A preliminary study of the use of free pericranial grafts as an alternative to other autogenous or alloplastic materials for temporomandibular joint disc replacement is presented. Postoperative results show improved function and alleviation of other symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City.
authors.forename: N R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Markowitz
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Patterson
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Caputa
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012886:Skull; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers