title: A retrospective evaluation of 301 TMJ Proplast-Teflon implants.
abstract: A retrospective review of 301 meniscectomies with Proplast-Teflon implants was performed. Factors such as interincisal opening, occlusion, joint sounds, joint degeneration, and patient satisfaction were examined. The overall surgical success rate was 88.7%, with an average follow-up period of 33 months. Although many patients demonstrated significant condylar degeneration at 1-year follow-up, such change did not necessarily result in symptomatology or joint dysfunction. Only 10% of implants resulted in removal. Surgical and postoperative procedures are contrasted with those of other clinicians experiencing lower success rates.
authors.forename: L N
authors.initials: LN
authors.lastname: Estabrooks
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Fairbanks
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Collett
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000537:Aluminum Oxide; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D011428:Proplast / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D011428:Proplast; C036587:proplast II; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D000537:Aluminum Oxide