Temporomandibular joint reconstruction with total alloplastic joint replacement
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Alloplastic reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint
Temporomandibular joint reconstruction (TMJR) is often necessary for patients with severe and/or refractory TMJ disease who have failed conservative treatment. TMJR aids to improve masticatory function and is associated with improved quality of life outcomes. Currently, alloplastic reconstruction is considered as the treatment of choice in most severe TMJ disorders due to its many advantages in...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Australian Dental Journal
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0045-0421
DOI: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2010.01288.x