The clinical use of aluminium oxide bioceramic implants for mandibular condyle replacement: a six year report.
In a 6-year period, six bilateral and five unilateral compact aluminium oxide ceramic condyle fixed with titanium screws were implanted.  During the years following the operation, it was not necessary to remove any ceramic condyle.  In only one case (rheumatic polyarthritis) was it necessary to reoperate on the patient because of bilateral reankylosis. Ceramics can be recommended in a wide field application because of the simplicity, uniformity, durability, and good tissue-enduring ability. The danger of postoperative ankylosis occurs only in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
Szabó
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary.
Barabás
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Mátrai
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000537:Aluminum Oxide; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000601:surgery; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002516:Ceramics; D002648:Child; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012008:Recurrence; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*