The use of dermis grafts after discectomy for internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint
The use of dermis grafts after discectomy for internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint
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DOI:
10.1016/j.joms.2004.06.051
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发表时间:
2005-02-01
影响因子:
1.9
通讯作者:
Dimitroulis, G
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作者:
Dimitroulis, G
Purpose: The aim of this retrospective clinical study, vas to review the outcomes of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) discectomy with autogenous dermis used as an immediate interpositional graft in patients with advanced internal derangement of the TMJ.Patients and Methods: Thirty-five joints in 29 patients who presented with advanced internal derangement of the TMJ with degenerate and irreparable discs were identified and included in the study. All patients underwent a TMJ arthrotomy (including 6 bilateral TMJ procedures) that involved removal of the disc (discectomy) and immediate replacement with autogenous dermis graft. Patients were followed up for an average of 2 years.Results: There was a mean +6.7-mm improvement in maximum interincisal opening: a 66% mean improvement in pain (P