A simple method for fixation of post-condylar cartilage grafts.
The use of the post-condylar cartilage graft for the treatment of retrognathia in adolescent patients has in the past been complicated by spontaneous displacement of the graft. Although a reliable method of fixation has evolved, the technique is not simple. The method described here is simple and provides secure immobilisation of the graft in the post-condylar space. A prospective study is needed to evaluate the long term success of this technique.
Whear
N M
NM
King's College Hospital Dental School, London.
Langdon
J D
JD
D001863:Bone Screws; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D014025:Titanium; D015050:Zygoma / Q000601:surgery
D014025:Titanium