Disc-repositioning surgery of the temporomandibular joint using bioresorbable screws.
For successful disc-repositioning surgery, following arthrotomy and disc recovery by the release of attachments, the disc must be fixed and stabilized in the correct relationship with the condyle and fossa. This report describes a new surgical technique for fixing the disc to the condyle using two resorbable screws.
Sembronio
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Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Udine, Udine, Italy. ssembronio@hotmail.com <ssembronio@hotmail.com>
Robiony
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Politi
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D020341:Absorbable Implants; D001863:Bone Screws; D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery; D019224:Temporomandibular Joint Disc / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*