Reconstruction of ramus-condyle unit with transport distraction osteogenesis: Report of eight cases and review of literature

Background/AimsThis report and review of literature aimed to assess the feasibility of condylar distraction in humans and its esthetic and functional outcome.MethodsWe present a case series of eight TMJ ankylosis patients, where after a gap arthroplasty, ramus condyle unit was reconstructed using transport distraction to analyze its feasibility, esthetic and functional outcome and success.ResultsAll patients had satisfactory mouth opening, and minimal pain in their follow-up period.ConclusionCondylar transport distraction osteogenesis holds promise for successful TMJ reconstruction and should be the method of choice as it does not involve secondary surgery or need for an alloplast.