Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8700180 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2018 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Treatment of patients with bilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis in a single-stage procedure can be challenging. The implementation of intraoperative navigation has proved beneficial by enabling faster and safer excision by providing real-time identification of vital structures. Navigation also can be used to verify site preparation for custom joint prostheses. This article seeks to establish a protocol, based on the use of intermaxillary fixation screws, to produce accurate and repeatable outcomes for the correction of bilateral TMJ ankylosis with total joint replacement in a single-stage procedure.
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Authors
Marshall F. DMD, D. Graham DMD, M. Kinon DMD, FACS,