title: The autogenous dermal graft in temporomandibular joint disc surgery.
abstract: Repair or replacement of the disc in 58 patients (64 joints) with temporomandibular joint internal derangement was done using an autogenous dermal graft. Long-term follow-up of 3 to 8 years revealed successful elimination of symptoms and restoration of mandibular function in 51 patients (87.9%). The autogenous dermal graft, rather than alloplastic materials, may be the procedure of choice when repair or replacement of the temporomandibular joint disc is indicated.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous