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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1418-1423 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
Volume | 76 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Oral Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology