title: [Use of distraction osteogenesis in reconstructive surgical interventions on the temporomandibular joint].
abstract: Preserved cadaveric orthotopic grafts, osteocartilagenous autotransplants from the rib, ceramic, plastic, carbon, and titanium explants, etc. are used for osteoplasty of the condylar process. Osteoplasty based on distraction osteogenesis was used in 3 patients for osteoplasty of the condylar process and mandibular head with good results.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Shvyrkov
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*