title: Augmentation of the articular tubercle in treatment of chronic recurrent temporomandibular joint luxations. A preliminary case report.
abstract: Chronic recurrent luxation of the temporomandibular joint requires surgical intervention in certain cases. Following a review of the literature the authors describe their own method for augmentation of the articular tubercle by implantation of hydroxyapatite. A case report shows a good result after 9 months.
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D017886:Durapatite; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012008:Recurrence; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D017886:Durapatite