title: Rapid condylar degeneration after glenoid fossa prosthesis insertion: report of three cases.
abstract: Three cases of temporomandibular joint disc replacement with a polymer glenoid fossa prosthesis, followed by rapid condylar degeneration, are reported. The relationship between this degeneration and a consistent foreign body reaction to fragments caused by implant wear is postulated.
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, OH 44106.
authors.forename: T P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Rooney
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Haug
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Toor
authors.forename: A T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Indresano
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000473:pathology*; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene / Q000009:adverse effects; D011428:Proplast / Q000009:adverse effects; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D011428:Proplast; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene