1/7. temporomandibular joint ankylosis: review of thirty-two cases.I have reviewed aetiology, sex, age at time of treatment, clinical features, radiographic findings, anaesthetic techniques, surgical treatment, complications, and results in 32 patients with ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint. Trauma and infection were the commonest causes of ankylosis: 50% and 41%, (n = 13), respectively. The 21-30 year age group had the most trauma cases. Twenty (63%) of the patients presented with bilateral ankylosis. Failing to do jaw-opening exercises was the main cause of relapse.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = joint (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/7. Surgical treatment using porous hydroxylapatite blocks for severe habitual dislocation of the bilateral temporomandibular joint in a patient with epilepsy.A patient with severe habitual dislocation of the bilateral temporomandibular joint involving epilepsy was operated using porous hydroxylapatite blocks as intervention material. The patient was followed up for 4 years. He has been well without recurrence of dislocation or any complication. In this paper, we report the procedure and the relevant literature is discussed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = joint (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/7. Pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema associated with temporomandibular joint surgery.Pneumomediastinum may occur as a result of trauma or surgery of the head and neck. It has been reported in association with various dental procedures and with a variety of maxillofacial surgical procedures. However, this potentially life-threatening problem has not previously been reported in association with temporomandibular joint surgery. This report reviews two cases of pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema occurring in association with temporomandibular joint surgery and presents an overview of the dental and medical literature concerning this phenomenon occurring in association with injuries and treatment of the maxillofacial complex.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.2keywords = joint (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/7. Surgical-orthodontic correction of adult facial deformities.The use of combined surgical-orthodontic therapy for the correction of skeletal anomalies has moved from the obscure to the routine over the last 25 years. Its use has been extended to treat not only developmental problems in children and adolescents, but also traumatic and temporomandibular joint-related deformities in adults. Its use can be integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan, including prosthodontics, periodontics, and implant dentistry. The advent of rigid internal fixation has made it particularly more appealing for the treatment of adult patients, allowing the patients to return to normal daily activities more rapidly.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.2keywords = joint (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/7. chiropractic management of capsulitis and synovitis of the temporomandibular joint.Localized inflammatory conditions (eg, synovitis and capsulitis) of the temporomandibular joint are commonly seen in clinical practice. Regardless of their frequency of occurrence, these conditions must be differentially diagnosed from conditions that also may cause pain in the temporomandibular joint region. Capsulitis or synovitis should be considered if such pain is present and historical, physical, and laboratory findings do not indicate a referred pain phenomena or systemic, tumorous, or infectious involvement. This article reviews the clinical characteristics, etiology, physical examination methods, treatment, and prognosis for capsulitis and synovitis, and three cases that illustrate these conditions are reported.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.2keywords = joint (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/7. The application of xeroradiography in diagnosis of maxillofacial problems.The evaluation of maxillofacial pathology was undertaken using xeroradiography. The edge enhancement and wide image latitude were shown to give additional information, especially in areas of bony overlap, such as the temporomandibular joint, without resorting to tomography. Other areas of possible utilization are also discussed, including sialography.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.2keywords = joint (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/7. Chronic mandibular dislocation: the role of non-surgical and surgical treatment.Although the management of acute dislocations of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has not changed significantly in recent years, chronic dislocations continue to be treated by a variety of methods. Long-standing cases are the most difficult and frustrating to manage. This paper reports on four cases demonstrating the signs and symptoms associated with some forms of chronic. TMJ dislocations, and the difficulties encountered in the management of some of these conditions. An algorithm based on a critical review of the literature is proposed for the management of both acute and chronic TMJ conditions, and recommendations are made on how to eliminate or reduce their recurrence.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.2keywords = joint (Clic here for more details about this article) |