Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3133715 | International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Different approaches to the mandibular condyle have been described. In this paper, a modified trans-oral technique to access the mandibular condyle is described and illustrated. This technique was used in a small group of patients; the clinical outcomes are promising. The technique can be used in various temporomandibular joint (TMJ) operations, such as condylar resection, high condylectomy or tumor removal. It provides adequate intra-oral surgical access to the mandibular condyle and avoids complications from extra-oral approaches to the TMJ.
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Authors
M. Deng, X. Long, A.H.A. Cheng, Y. Cheng, H. Cai,