Recurrent dislocation of the temporomandibular joint. A new combined augmentation procedure.
A technique is described for the surgical management of recurrent dislocation of the temporomandibular joint. A cortico-cancellous bone graft in combination with a small-plate is utilized and the advantages of the procedure outlined.
Smith
W P
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Department of Oral & Maxillo Facial Surgery, Poole General Hospital, UK.
D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000601:surgery; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*; D015050:Zygoma / Q000601:surgery