Mandibular replacement utilizing TMJ TJR devices

Abstract

Throughout this book, authors have comprehensively presented the basic principles and rationale for the use of alloplastic temporomandibular joint total joint replacements (TMJ TJR). Pearls and pitfalls of the basic surgical techniques as well as more sophisticated procedures such as combined TMJ TJR/orthognathic surgery have also been described. This chapter offers the unique perspective of using alloplastic TMJ TJR for the reconstruction of acquired mandibular defects that involved the TMJ. It is not the authors’ intention to provide management protocols of the primary process that created the defect but instead to illustrate potential solutions for these challenging cases.