Effect of condylar osteochondroma resection through an intraoral approach on the masticatory functions: a preliminary evaluation based on occlusion and temporomandibular joint functions

With this research, we aimed to evaluate the effect of condylar osteochondroma (OC) resection through an intraoral approach on the masticatory functions. Resection of condylar OC was carried out via an intraoral approach with the help of three-dimensional (3D) design, endoscope, and navigation system. The T-Scan III computerised occlusal analysis system was used to evaluate the occlusal force distribution, recorded at pre-treatment (T1) and post-treatment (T2) intervals. Records of the clinical examination of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), including maximal interincisal opening, mandibular lateral and forward movements, were also collected. Ten patients with condylar OC were enrolled in this study. The difference of force distribution between bilateral occlusion was reduced in T2 compared with T1 (11.92% ± 4.41% vs 48.52 % ± 28.37%, p<0.05), indicating better occlusal force distribution obtained after surgery. There was no significant difference in functions of the TMJ, such as maximal interincisal opening, and mandibular lateral and forward movements between T2 and T1 (p>0.05). Accordingly, condylar OC resection through an intraoral approach would obtain a satisfactory occlusal balance with no impairment of the temporomandibular joint functions.     

口腔内入路髁突切除术的临床应用研究

目的探讨经口腔内入路行髁突切除术并重建颞下颌关节的可行性。方法经口腔内入路行患侧升支垂直截骨术,将带有髁突的近心骨段取出至体外,切除病变的髁突,再将近心骨段的余部重新植入重建颞下颌关节。自1998年至2006年共完成经口腔内入路的髁突切除术并重建颞下颌关节23例,其中髁突良性肥大2例;髁突骨软骨瘤13例;半侧颌骨肥大畸形6例;髁突陈旧性骨折2例,最大的髁突骨软骨瘤直径达5cm。部分患者同期经口腔内入路行正颌外科手术矫治伴发的面部不对称畸形。结果23例患者均顺利完成手术,术后伤口正常愈合,面颈部皮肤无疤痕遗留,无面神经受损症状出现,面部不对称畸形矫治效果良好。经平均4.5年的随访,术后开口度均达35mm,髁突骨软骨瘤及髁突肥大均未见复发。结论自口腔内入路切除病变髁突并重建颞下颌关节,避免了常规口外入路时,术后皮肤遗留斑痕和易损伤面神经的缺点。     

Osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle: Indications for different surgical methods: A case series of 7 patients

The aim of this study was to evaluate and discuss the long-term outcomes of patients with condylar osteochondroma managed through 3 different surgical techniques.Seven patients with condylar osteochondroma treated in the author's department from May 2012 to January 2019 were included in this retrospective study. Clinical evaluations (visual analogue scale for TMJ pain, jaw function, symmetry, and quality of life), maximum interincisal opening (MIO) and radiological findings were collected pre- and postoperatively. Other parameters assessed included tumour size and location; complications and follow-up. Radical condylectomy with immediate total joint alloplastic reconstruction was performed in 4 patients, local excision in 2 patients and low condylectomy with concomitant orthognathic surgery in 1 patient. During an average follow-up period of 40,8 months no clinical or radiographic signs of recurrence were found. Average MIO increased from 25,5mm to 39,5mm at the longest follow up, and all clinical evaluations were greatly improved.In conclusion, the described surgical techniques appear valuable in the treatment of condylar osteochondroma. Local excision is indicated in tumor involving less than half the surface of the condylar head; radical condylectomy with immediate alloplastic total joint reconstruction is indicated in gigantic lesion compromising the anatomical components and function of the joint. Orthognathic surgery procedures should be combined with tumor resection when correction of associated dentofacial deformities is indicated.     

Intraoral approach for arthroplasty for correction of TMJ ankylosis

This study evaluates the authors’ technique using the intraoral approach for the management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis. The technique was used on 16 TMJs in 14 patients with a mean age of 28.5 years; their average postoperative mouth-opening was 33.7 mm. All the patients had Sawhney's type IV TMJ ankylosis except a child with type I. One patient had recurrent ankylosis and was managed using the same intraoral approach again. Average follow-up was 56 months. The protocol consists of interpositional arthroplasty via an intraoral approach and aggressive mouth-opening exercises. An intraoral incision is made over the buccal shelf and the soft tissue of the mandibular ramus reflected. Osteotomy is carried out at the coronoid process and adequate osteotomy is accomplished at the level of the condylar neck. Adequate gap osteotomy at the ankylosed condyle is performed and followed by placement of the interpositional material, such as rib cartilage, masseter, buccal fat pad and costochondral graft. The wound is then closed meticulously. The advantages of this intraoral approach are excellent cosmetic appearance with no facial scar, lower risk of injury to the facial nerve or auriculotemporal nerve and no salivary fistula formation.     

基于生物力学分析的分侧口内外联合法治疗颞下颌关节前脱位

目的 探讨分侧口内外联合法治疗颞下颌关节前脱位的临床效果。方法 利用口颌系统姿态肌链平衡理论对颞下颌关节复位过程进行生物力学分析,改进复位手法;运用分侧口内外联合法治疗87例颞下颌关节前脱位患者,对临床效果进行评价。结果 分侧口内外联合法可有效避免升颌肌群反射性收缩,提高复位效率;87例患者均成功复位,术程用力轻巧高效,髁突下降指征明确,患者并发症少。结论 分侧口内外联合法是一种高效、便捷、微创的颞下颌关节前脱位复位方法,在临床上有一定的推广应用价值。     

基于生物力学分析的分侧口内外联合法 治疗颞下颌关节前脱位

目的 探讨分侧口内外联合法治疗颞下颌关节前脱位的临床效果。方法 利用口颌系统姿态肌链平衡理论对颞下颌关节复位过程进行生物力学分析,改进复位手法;运用分侧口内外联合法治疗87例颞下颌关节前脱位患者,对临床效果进行评价。结果 分侧口内外联合法可有效避免升颌肌群反射性收缩,提高复位效率;87例患者均成功复位,术程用力轻巧高效,髁突下降指征明确,患者并发症少。结论 分侧口内外联合法是一种高效、便捷、微创的颞下颌关节前脱位复位方法,在临床上有一定的推广应用价值。     

An intraoral anastomosing technique for microvascular bone flaps in alveolar ridge reconstruction: First clinical results

The main indication for microvascular reconstruction of the face is to achieve the best possible functional and aesthetic outcome. In several cases of reconstruction of the alveolar ridges of the mandible or maxilla, extraoral scars might have been avoided if microvascular anastomoses had been performed without using the extraoral approach. In 9 patients with severe defects of the alveolar ridge of the mandible or maxilla caused by trauma, tumour resection, atrophy or partial loss of premaxilla, reconstruction was performed using six microvascular corticocancellous femur flaps, two iliac crest flaps and one osteoperiosteal fibula flap. In every case, an intraoral approach was used to prepare the transplant bed and the facial vessels. The anastomoses were carried out via this intraoral approach between the donor vessels and the facial vessels. The patients were followed up radiologically and clinically for 6–24 months postoperatively. There was no flap loss or severe complication postoperatively. All patients had good functional and aesthetic results, were treated successfully with dental implants 4–6 months after microvascular reconstruction, and were subsequently fitted with implant-retained prostheses. Intraoral anastomosing of microvascular bone flaps is a reliable technique for microvascular reconstruction of the alveolar ridge. Extraoral scars can be avoided.     

Surgical treatment of osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle in the adult. A 5-year follow-up

Five adult patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and impaired mandibular function and with clinical and radiographic features of unilateral osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle was included in a 5-year prospective follow-up study. All patients were surgically treated with condylectomy and reshaping of the condylar neck which was then positioned underneath the preserved TMJ disk. The yearly follow-up evaluations comprised measurements of maximum interincisal opening and protrusive movements, assessments of occlusion and TMJ pain as well as tomographic interpretation of recurrent growth. No patient showed recurrence of growth at the 5-year follow-up and mandibular function and occlusion was normalized in all patients. The results indicate that this conservative surgical approach can be recommended for treatment of osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle.     

正畸治疗对下颌髁突肥大术后颞下颌关节的影响

目的:评价正畸治疗对下颌髁突肥大术后颞下颌关节的影响,并探讨其术后关节的稳定性。方法:下颌髁突肥大高位切除术后转诊患者20例,男8例,女12例,年龄17~34岁,平均21.2岁,采用固定或隐形正畸治疗,种植钉压低患侧上颌后牙。术前、术后及正畸后进行颞下颌关节功能对比,常规拍摄锥形束CT(CBCT),头颅定位侧位片,Tc99m_MDP颌骨计算机体层扫描(SPECT)检查,着重测量关节间隙的改变。结果:术前患侧和健侧比较关节间隙(包括前间隙、上间隙及后间隙)无统计学差异,手术后及正畸后各关节间隙手术侧与非手术侧差异有统计学意义。结论:髁突高位切除术联合术后正确的正畸治疗可以有效改善患者由于髁突肥大导致的颜面及错牙合畸形以及由此引发的颞下颌关节障碍,正畸治疗后髁突回到关节窝正常位置,患侧髁突改建,稳定性较好。     

Conservative management of unilateral condylar hyperplasia

Objective

The purpose of this study was to eliminate orthodontic treatment in mild to moderate cases of condylar hyperplasia in its early stages by condylectomy.

Patients and methods

A total of five patients (two females and three males) aged between 17 and 40 years were treated with unilateral condylectomy of the involved side without orthodontic treatment. All patients underwent standardized clinical and radiological examination at initial consultation, before surgery, immediately after surgery, and follow-up. Objective and subjective evaluation of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) included maximal incisal opening, lateral excursions, correction of facial asymmetry, occlusal harmony, TMJ pain, and jaw function. Results were recorded at 5-year follow-up.

Results

In all our cases, we achieved good mouth opening and near to normal occlusion. Good facial aesthetics was obtained after 3 months postoperative follow-up without secondary orthodontic treatment.

Conclusion

Thus, we conclude that treatment of mild to moderate cases of unilateral condylar hyperplasia during the inactive phase can be treated with condylectomy without orthodontic treatment, and it significantly improves long-term surgical outcomes.     

Gap arthroplasty of temporomandibular joint ankylosis by transoral access: a case series

This article describes a technique of gap arthroplasty in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis performed by transoral access. The treatment of TMJ ankylosis by creating an adequate gap is of paramount importance in preventing any future recurrence and this can be achieved only when good access is gained to this complex anatomical joint. Five patients with TMJ ankylosis (eight TMJ) were treated by gap arthroplasty using an intraoral approach. The average mouth opening before surgery was 8.6 mm and the average mouth opening achieved postsurgery was 37.9 mm. The average follow-up time was 13 months and none of the patients had any recurrence or significant complications during or after surgery. Our technique relies on the use of a stable landmark to trace the superior-most extent of the ankylotic mass thereby facilitating the removal of the entire mass including the medial extent. We found that even though transoral access is technically challenging and took an average time of 84 min, it has many advantages over conventional extraoral approaches in terms of facial scars and facial nerve injury. The authors also emphasize the importance of good postoperative physiotherapy and presurgical patient counselling to prevent future recurrences.     

Endoscopic mandibular condylectomy and reconstruction: early clinical results.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate early outcomes in patients who underwent endoscopic condylectomy and costochondral graft reconstruction (CCG) of the ramus/condyle unit (RCU). PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective evaluation of 10 consecutive patients who underwent endoscopic condylectomy and CCG (n = 17 sides) for the treatment of idiopathic condylar resorption (n = 7), degenerative joint disease (n = 1), and malunion of a fractured condyle (n = 2) was completed. Patients were included who had 1) adequate documentation after endoscopic condylectomy and CCG reconstruction and 2) a minimum of 6-months follow-up. Patients with inadequate documentation or follow-up were excluded. The surgical technique included a 1.5-cm incision inferior to the mandibular angle. Blunt dissection was carried to the masseter muscle, which was incised using needle point electrocautery. An optical cavity was created for insertion of a Hopkins (Karl Storz, Culver City, CA) endoscope. The resection and reconstruction were carried out with endoscopic instrumentation. Preoperative (T0), postoperative (T1), and follow-up (T2) clinical examinations, lateral cephalograms, and panoramic radiographs were used to evaluate the outcomes. RESULTS: In all 10 cases, condylectomy and CCG reconstruction (n = 17 sides) were successfully performed using the endoscopic approach. The mean follow-up period was 17 months (range, 8 to 38 months). All submandibular scars were aesthetically satisfactory, and there were no facial, inferior alveolar, or lingual nerve injuries. No other intraoperative or postoperative complications occurred. Postoperative RCU length, mandibular position, and correction of the occlusion were documented using lateral cephalometric and panoramic radiographs. CONCLUSION: The results of this study indicate that endoscopic condylectomy and CCG reconstruction produce satisfactory clinical outcomes without significant morbidity. Long-term follow-up studies are in progress.     

口内切口内镜辅助下行髁突骨折复位内固定

目的探讨内镜辅助下经口内行髁突骨折复位固定的可行性。方法经口内切口到下颌骨髁突外侧,辅以颊部小切口,利用内镜等特殊器械完成手术操作。结果复位固定3例患者,术后无面神经损伤,张口正常,咬合关系正常,咀嚼力正常。结论口内入路内镜辅助下行髁状突骨折复位与固定的方法具有安全、创伤小、疤痕小等微创外科手术特点。     

腭裂引起反的前牵引与下颌髁突位置关系的初步研究

目的　评价应用口外弓加面具对唇腭裂继发骨性反牙合畸形进行早期阻断性治疗后 ,下颌骨髁突位置的变化。方法　对 8例患者治疗前和治疗 6个月的薛氏位片进行分析 ,比较颞下颌关节 (TMJ)前、上、后间隙的宽度。结果　治疗前后双侧TMJ的 3个间隙均无明显改变 (P >0 .0 5 )。结论　应用口外弓加面具作上颌骨前牵引后 ,未发现髁突位置的明显改变。     

Osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle: literature review and report of a case

AIM: The intent of this report is to present a brief review of the literature on osteochondroma and to present a case involving the surgical removal and replacement of a major portion of the condyle and angle of the mandible using free autogenous mandibular bone. BACKGROUND: While osteochondroma is the most common tumor of skeletal bones, it is relatively uncommon in the jaws occurring at the condyle or the tip of the coronoid process. This benign cartilage-capped growth is usually discovered incidentally on radiographic examination or on palpation of a protruding mass in the affected area. Malocclusion and progressive facial asymmetry are common findings in most cases of condylar osteochondroma. REPORT: A case of a 29-year-old woman with an osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle is presented. Surgical treatment was tumor resection, grafting, and reshaping of the mandibular angle and ramus. As this lesion is usually asymptomatic and discovered incidentally on radiographic examination, the general practitioner usually is the first professional to make the diagnosis. SUMMARY: Condylectomy cannot be recommended as routine in all cases.37 Common surgical treatments include condylectomy and reconstruction.24 If the tumor involves only a limited area of the condylar surface, then preservation of the remaining portion of the condyle and reshaping should be done. Reasons for not taking such a conservative approach are the possibilities of malignancy and the risk of recurrence. In this case report the extraoral vertical ramus osteotomy, associated with free autogenous mandibular bone, presented several advantages.     

腭裂引起反He的前牵引与下颌髁突位置关系的初步研究

目的：评价应用口外弓加面具对唇腭裂继发骨性反He畸形进行早期阻断性治疗后,下颌骨髁突位置的变化。方法：对8例患者治疗前和治疗6个月的薛氏位片进行分析,比较颞下颌关节（TMJ）前,上,后间隙的宽度,结论：治疗前后双侧TMJ的3个间隙均无明显改变（P＞0．05）。结论：应用口外弓外面具作上颌骨前牵引后,未发现髁突位置的明显改变。     

Treatment measures of hemimandibular hyperplasia and associated facial deformities

This study aims to show our institute’s experience in the treatment of HH and its associated facial deformities in adults and growing adolescents and to investigate condylar remodeling and volumetric changes and long-term stability of orthognathic surgery in adults.The study included consecutive patients with clinical and radiological features of HH who underwent high condylectomy with or without simultaneous orthognathic surgery from 2013 to 2018. The clinical outcomes were assessed based on functional activities, TMJ pain, and recurrence. Postoperative 3D condylar remodeling and orthognathic stability were evaluated with the use of ITK-Snap and 3D Slicer.Thirteen patients (8 females and 5 males) with a mean age of 26.3 ± 5.79 years (range; 13–34 years) were included with facial asymmetry as the chief complaint. The patients were followed up for a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 4 years (mean; 16.85 ± 10.04). There were no postoperative complications, and all patients achieved a satisfactory functional and aesthetic outcome using a one-stage surgical procedure. There was no incidence of recurrence or further asymmetries, with long-term stability at the selected points showing a mean difference of less than ±1 mm. The affected condylar volume was significantly reduced following high condylectomy, with mean changes between T1 and T2 of ?144. 80 mm³ (p = .012). However, the contralateral condylar volume remained stable, with a mean change of 2.54 mm³ (p = .881).One-stage high condylectomy and orthognathic surgery is a viable measure for the treatment of HH and associated deformities in adults. High condylectomy in early adolescence could result in termination of the disease, and aesthetic improvement with further constant orthodontist-surgeon follow-up is required.     

Modified trans-oral approach for mandibular condylectomy

Different approaches to the mandibular condyle have been described. In this paper, a modified trans-oral technique to access the mandibular condyle is described and illustrated. This technique was used in a small group of patients; the clinical outcomes are promising. The technique can be used in various temporomandibular joint (TMJ) operations, such as condylar resection, high condylectomy or tumor removal. It provides adequate intra-oral surgical access to the mandibular condyle and avoids complications from extra-oral approaches to the TMJ.     

A comparison of protrusive interocclusal records to pantographic tracings

The rationale for recording protrusive mandibular movement is to accurately adjust an articulator. Techniques to record condylar inclination include radiographic interpretation, extraoral tracings, and intraoral recording materials. This study compared the protrusive settings on an articular adjusted by a pantograph to protrusive settings recorded by two intraoral recording materials, one a polyvinyl siloxane material and one a laminated, metalized wax. Pantographs were completed for 20 patients by using a kinematic hinge axis and conventional pantographic techniques. The patients also had three protrusive interocclusal records made with two intraoral registration materials completed and averaged. The average condylar inclination recorded with a pantograph (29.5 degrees) was greater than the recording by either intraoral registration material. Standard deviations ranged from 4.1 degrees to 6.6 degrees. An analysis of variance showed that the condylar inclination recorded by wax was statistically less than recorded with a pantograph. A comparison between the pantograph and the polyvinyl siloxane displayed no statistically significant difference in recording condylar inclination.     

Minimally invasive intraoral proportional condylectomy with a three-dimensionally printed cutting guide

The aim of this study was to describe the steps of a minimally invasive surgical technique used to perform a proportional intraoral condylectomy with a three-dimensionally (3D) printed cutting guide. The technique consists of two steps: virtual surgical planning and intraoral condylectomy. During virtual surgical planning, the mandibular ramus was measured bilaterally, the height of the proportional condylectomy was planned virtually, and a cutting guide was 3D printed. In the intraoral condylectomy, the mandibular condyle was approached intraorally, the 3D printed cutting guide was positioned in the sigmoid notch, and the proportional condylectomy was performed. The protocol reported in this technical note is the sum of knowledge acquired from a series of studies published previously by the authors, who have jointly developed a surgical technique that is both minimally invasive and accurate for the treatment of condylar hyperplasia.