Assessment of Proplast-Teflon disc replacements.
This retrospective study reports the findings in the follow-up of 31 temporomandibular joints in which Proplast-Teflon (Vitek Inc, Houston, TX) replacements were used. Among the problems noted were pain, malocclusion, restricted opening, and degenerative changes in the condyle and fossa.
Wagner
J D
JD
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry.
Mosby
E L
EL
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology; D008334:Mandible / Q000503:physiopathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000503:physiopathology; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D011428:Proplast; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology
D011428:Proplast; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene