title: Long-term retrospective analysis of twenty-three Proplast-Teflon temporomandibular joint interpositional implants.
abstract: This retrospective analysis reviews 15 patients with a total of 23 Proplast-Teflon interpositional implants. Most of the implants have been removed because of implant fragmentation and giant-cell inflammatory reaction. Recommendations for continued long-term care of patients with such implants are offered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, Farmington.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Feinerman
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Piecuch
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011428:Proplast / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D011428:Proplast; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene