Lateral capsular ligament reconstruction in temporomandibular joint surgery.
Surgery of the temporomandibular joint can result postoperatively in compromised mobility of the mandible. This article presents a surgical approach to enhance postoperative mandibular movements in patients undergoing surgical correction of temporomandibular joints disorders.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus 43210.
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Feinberg
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Smilack
D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D008334:Mandible / Q000502:physiology; D009068:Movement; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery
D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene