delrin and Temporomandibular-Joint-Disorders

Numerous alloplastic materials have been used for partial or total reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint in patients with fibrous or bony ankylosis, severe degenerative joint disease, or traumatic deformity, and for reconstruction following tumor resection and corrective surgery following multiple arthroplasties. We have had initial success with the use of a polyoxymethylene (Delrin) condylar head affixed to a pure titanium mesh for these reconstructive procedures. This versatile prosthesis does not require use of a separate glenoid fossa prosthesis. The surgical technique, as well as a historical perspective on alloplastic total joint prostheses used to date, is described in several patients.

Topics: Adult; Aged; Female; Humans; Joint Prosthesis; Male; Mandibular Condyle; Middle Aged; Resins, Synthetic; Surgical Mesh; Temporomandibular Joint; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders; Titanium

Topics: Ankylosis; Child; Female; Humans; Joint Prosthesis; Mandibular Condyle; Prostheses and Implants; Resins, Synthetic; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders