Can growing patients with end-stage TMJ pathology be successfully treated with alloplastic temporomandibular joint reconstruction? – A systematic review

ConclusionsClinical experience with alloplastic TMJR in growing patients is limited to cases showing poor prognosis with other types of reconstruction. Nevertheless, studies show promising results for the use of alloplastic TMJR in growing patients, highlighting the need for well-controlled prospective studies with long-term follow-up.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10006-023-01180-4

Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 21, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research