A condylectomy is the preferred method for treating dysmorphology in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) defects. This procedure is indicated for a. A detailed technique for a high intracapsular condylectomy using specially designed condylar instruments is described. This procedure was performed on An intraoral approach to the TMJ was first reported by Sear in Nickerson and Veaco described intraoral condylectomy for intraoral vertical ramus.
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Condylectomy for temporomandibular joint dysfunction. A survey of seventeen postoperative patients.
Results The patients were operated without complications. Saridin [ 9 ] observed that patients undergoing a condylectomy for condylar hyperplasia with an average follow-up of 4. Scarring, which is usually insignificant and does not cause major aesthetic problems for most patients TMJ noises, which occurred in 3 patients or DocDoc is run by a group of professionals who have been medical tourists. Condylar hyperplasia is a condylcetomy pathology that frequently causes facial condylecto,y [ 1 ].
The surgical protocol was realized with the conventional approach with preauricular or endaural access.
Table 1 Distribution of 14 patient with condilectomy and his situation in relation to function of mandible. Who Should Undergo and Expected Results Condylectomy is beneficial for patients who suffer from temporomandibular joint disorders. TMJ disorders can be treated without surgery. Our results observed adequate mouth opening over 35 mm with no significant restrictions and adequate laterality. A Company that Cares DocDoc is run by a group of professionals who have been medical tourists.
The patients were operated without complications.
TMJ function after partial condylectomy in active mandibular condylar hyperplasia
Condylectomies are also usually followed by a reconstruction procedure. This is most effective on patients who have periarticular neoplasia or ankylosis. Author information Article notes Copyright and License information Disclaimer.
For these patients series, the potential complications are related to the temporal branch of facial nerve and not for mandible dynamic or pain after surgery.
Abstract Condylar hyperplasia is a frequent pathology that causes severe facial asymmetries.
It connects the mandible and the temporal bone, hence its name. Norman J, Painter D. Olate S, De Moraes M. Most patients undergo the procedure without any complication. Efficacy of high condylectomy for mangement of condylar hiperplasia.
Condylectomy for temporomandibular joint dysfunction. A survey of seventeen postoperative patients.
Hyperplasia of the mandibular condyle. In a study performed on 17 patients who underwent condylectomy, 14 of them experienced relief from symptoms. The procedure successfully removed any limitations in their jaw motion, allowing them to move their jaw freely afterwards. Int J Clin Exp Med. The surgical scar was studied with questions directed by an operator different from the team who performed the surgery.
Condylectomy is considered a safe procedure. In terms of mandibular dynamics, an average of It can be concluded that the condylectomy is a safe and effective procedure with low morbidity for patients. In all, the partial condylectomy was performed with preauricular or endaural access and the osteotomy were performed with drills, saw or an ultrasonic system.
Received Jan 19; Accepted Feb Condylectomy is sometimes combined with other procedures, such as a caudal mandibulectomy.
The complication rate of condylectomy procedures for the treatment of TMJ disorders is very low. However, some patients eventually require surgery if the disorders do not respond to treatment or if their conditions do not improve. Possible Risks and Complications The complication rate of condylectomy procedures for the treatment of TMJ disorders is very low. The temporal branch was present with minor limitations for most patient and mayor limitations were observed in one patient; even so, for this patients was not problem in his daily activities.
In our patients it was not possible to observe characteristics of osteoarthritis, perhaps due to the short follow-up time, but we confirmed normal mandibular function in terms of dynamics and daily life conditioners.
Condylar hyperplasia is a frequent pathology that causes severe facial asymmetries. Then, the condyle was detached to measure and position the place to perform the osteotomy.