Considerations for the Use of Alloplastic Temporomandibular Joint Replacement in Irradiated Patients: Report of an Off-Label Indication

Considerations for the Use of Alloplastic Temporomandibular Joint Replacement in Irradiated Patients: Report of an Off-Label Indication

Background: Custom-made alloplastic temporomandibular joint replacement (ATMJR) is not validated in irradiated patients. However, in specific situations, after previous reconstructive surgical failures, the authors hypothesized the role of a customized ATMJR after radiotherapy. Methods: A 65-year-ol...

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Main Authors: David Faustino Ângelo, Francesco Maffia, Marcus Teschke, David Sanz, Marta Galrito, Henrique Cardoso, Rute Marques, Carlos Nabuco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
temporomandibular joint
head and neck neoplasms
total joint replacement
adjuvant radiotherapy
free tissue flaps
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/20/6612

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