Degenerative temporomandibular joint disease: surgical treatment and long-term results.
OBJECTIVE
In this study, the long-term evaluation after surgical treatment of temporomandibular joint with manifested degenerative changes and internal derangement is described. The surgical procedure, including extensive exploration and remodeling of the joint, with interposition of lyophilized human costochondral cartilage, is described.


METHODS
Thirty-two cases (37 joints) were evaluated at a mean follow-up time of 3.1 and 8.6 years after the surgical treatment.


RESULTS
A significant reduction of dysfunction and pain symptoms was achieved in most cases.
Department of Cranio-maxillofacial Surgery, University of Bern, Inselspital, Switzerland.
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Iizuka
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Geering
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Raveh
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D005157:Facial Pain; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome