title: Treatment of chronic mandibular dislocations using a new miniplate.
abstract: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is defined as an excessive forward movement of the condyle beyond the articular eminence with complete separation of the articular surfaces and fixation in that position. The aim of this study was to describe a modified miniplate designed for treating chronic mandibular dislocations and evaluate the results of its placement in one patient, who was followed for 18 months. The treatment of chronic mandibular dislocation using this modified miniplate was shown to be efficient in relation to the postoperative maximal mouth opening, recurrence and articular function.
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil.
authors: J R
authors: JR
authors: Cavalcanti
authors: B C
authors: BC
authors: Vasconcelos
authors: G G
authors: GG
authors: Porto
authors: S C A S
authors: SC
authors: Carneiro
authors: M M M
authors: MM
authors: do Nascimento
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D001860:Bone Plates; D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods; D002908:Chronic Disease; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D017746:Joint Capsule / Q000601:surgery; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery*; D008904:Miniaturization; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D014025:Titanium