Alloplastic Reconstruction of the Temporomandibular Joint in Patients with Dentofacial Deformities

Abstract

For almost three decades, the literature has reflected the success of alloplastic temporomandibular joint reconstruction (TMJR) for the management of functional and aesthetic problems resulting from end-stage temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disease.1 When end-stage TMJ disease either results in, or coexists with, a dentofacial deformity surgeons have realized that optimum management involves combined total alloplastic joint replacement and orthognathic surgical procedures.