Is Alloplastic Temporomandibular Joint Reconstruction a Viable Option in the Surgical Management of Adult Patients With Idiopathic Condylar Resorption?

Patients with ICR can be effectively treated using total TMJ prostheses with maxillary orthognathic surgery when indicated for the correction of an associated dentofacial deformity. Use of alloplastic joint prostheses allows for the execution of large mandibular advancements in a predictable and accurate manner with a meaningful decrease in symptoms of TMJ dysfunction.