title: [Autogenous costochondral graft applied in the reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To study the surgical treatment of ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint.
  
  
  METHODS
  Autogenous costochondral grafts were applied in the reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint in 27 cases with condyle ankylosis from 1988-1998. The follow up period was 1-10 years. The pre- and post-operative degree of mouth opening and the TMJ function was examined.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Postoperative mouth opening was improved up to 2 cm in the 27 cases. All the results were successful without recrudescence of condyle ankylosis.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The use of autogenous costochondral grafts in TMJ reconstruction is the best method in the treatment of TMJ ankylosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of OMFS, College of Stomatology, Hubei Medical University, Wuhan 430070, PR China.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Dong
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000601:surgery; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012272:Ribs / Q000637:transplantation*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*