Abstract
The aim of this experimental study was to determine the effect of auricular cartilage graft replacement on the progression of experimentally induced osteoarthrosis in sheep. Bilateral osteoarthrosis was induced in the sheep temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Three months later, discectomy and autogenous auricular cartilage grafting were performed unilaterally. At sacrifice, three months postrepair and six months postinduction of osteoarthrosis, it was found that the untreated side had extensive condylar osteoarthrosis and the grafted side showed evidence of fibrous repair. The graft prevented intra-articular adhesions and reduced degenerative changes, but there was a tendency towards graft perforation. Auricular cartilage grafting was effective in minimizing osteoarthrotic effects on the TMJ in the early stages after grafting.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
