Can arthrocentesis release intracapsular adhesions? Arthroscopic findings before and after irrigation under sufficient hydraulic pressure.

PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of release of intra-articular adhesions of arthrocentesis, we examined patients with closed lock of the temporomandibular joint by arthroscopy before and after irrigation. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In 6 closed lock cases in which adhesions in the upper joint space were observed by arthroscopy before arthrocentesis, arthroscopic examination was performed again to confirm whether the adhesion was released after the procedure. Range of mouth opening and joint pain were examined to determine the clinical efficiency of the procedure. RESULTS: Adhesion was not released by irrigation under low pressure but could be released by irrigation under high pressure. After irrigation under low and high pressure, the maximum mouth opening of the patients improved from 0 to 1 mm (average, 0.3 mm) and 2 to 6 mm (average, 3.7 mm), respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The results indicate that arthrocentesis with sufficient pressure could be effective for closed lock cases with adhesions in the upper joint compartment.     

“Management of recurrent temporomandibular dislocation using orthodontic traction screws.”

Temporomandibular joint dislocation is defined as the loss of joint congruency between the mandibular condyle and the glenoid fossa of the temporal bone. Multiple therapeutic options have been proposed for the treatment of recurrent TMJ dislocation. The aim of this paper is to present two recently treated cases with a modification of Wolford's technique, replacing the Mitek anchors with orthodontic screws. Case series: The first case concerns a 36 year-old women with recurrent temporomandibular dislocation, and the second one a 26 year-old patient with the same diagnosis. In both cases, one 8mm orthodontic screw was placed in the lateral pole of mandibular condyle, sutured with PremiCron® 2/0 to a hole made in the root of each zygomatic arch. At twelve-month follow-up (first patient) and at six-month follow-up (second patient), patients had not presented new episodes of mandibular dislocation and mouth opening range remained stable.This technique can be considered as an alternative to Wolford's technique in treating recurrent temporomandibular dislocation when conservative management fails.     

Gunshot wound in the temporomandibular joint]

The authors describe the case of a bullet wound with comminuted fracture of the right temporomandibular joint, associated with a transverse comminuted fracture of the left ascending ramus and with an oblique fracture in the region of the left ascending angle of the mandible without dislocation. On being admitted at the author's clinic, the patient showed a grade II trismus and an open bite with a cutting edge distance of nearly 10 mm. Treatment consisted at first in passive and active expanding exercises under anaesthesia. In this way, it was possible to improve considerably the opening of the mouth. The open bite was also acted upon by intra-oral wiring. Follow-up examinations revealed good functional adaptation.     

Treatment of a Case of Skeletal Class II Malocclusion with Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Using Miniscrew Anchorage

Abstract

At the present time, there are no reports in the literature on the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) by intrusion of molars using mini-screws. This case report describes the treatment for a female patient, aged 19 years seven months, with a TMD and an excessive lower anterior facial height. Overjet and overbite were +5.0 mm and +0.5 mm, respectively. The patient had a history of orthodontic treatment in which her first premolars were all extracted. During the first orthodontic treatment, a clockwise mandibular rotation was observed as a result of the increase of posterior dentoalveolar height. She had temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain during mouth opening and complained of difficulty in eating due to masticatory dysfunction. The pretreatment Schüller views of both TMJ showed a posterior condyle position. In order to correct the overjet, molar relationship and the mandibular condyle position, a miniscrew was inserted into the palatal region of the upper first molar to intrude the upper posterior teeth. As the upper molars were intruded, the overjet was decreased, and a class I molar relationship was achieved by a counterclockwise mandibular rotation. After one year of treatment, an acceptable occlusion was achieved, and the condyle moved into centric position in the glenoid fossa. The patient’s teeth continued to be stable, and she had no pain in TMJ after a retention period of three years. The result of this treatment showed that molar intrusion using miniscrew anchorage is effective for treatment of a TMD patient with a posterior condyle position.     

Treatment of a case of skeletal class II malocclusion with temporomandibular joint disorder using miniscrew anchorage

At the present time, there are no reports in the literature on the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) by intrusion of molars using mini-screws. This case report describes the treatment for a female patient, aged 19 years seven months, with a TMD and an excessive lower anterior facial height. Overjet and overbite were +5.0 mm and +0.5 mm, respectively. The patient had a history of orthodontic treatment in which her first premolars were all extracted. During the first orthodontic treatment, a clockwise mandibular rotation was observed as a result of the increase of posterior dentoalveolar height. She had temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain during mouth opening and complained of difficulty in eating due to masticatory dysfunction. The pretreatment Schuller views of both TMJ showed a posterior condyle position. In order to correct the overjet, molar relationship and the mandibular condyle position, a miniscrew was inserted into the palatal region of the upper first molar to intrude the upper posterior teeth. As the upper molars were intruded, the overjet was decreased, and a class I molar relationship was achieved by a counterclockwise mandibular rotation. After one year of treatment, an acceptable occlusion was achieved, and the condyle moved into centric position in the glenoid fossa. The patient's teeth continued to be stable, and she had no pain in TMJ after a retention period of three years. The result of this treatment showed that molar intrusion using miniscrew anchorage is effective for treatment of a TMD patient with a posterior condyle position.     

Osteochondroma of the coronoid process

Osteochondroma is the most common benign neoplasia of the skeleton. In the head it was been described in cranial base, posterior maxillary surface, maxillary sinus, and different mandibular areas like condyle, ramus, body and symphysis. Osteochondroma of the coronoid process are rare. We present a review of the literature and the report of the cas of a 44 years old female patient presenting limited mouth opening and swelling of the left cheek, with diffuse limits, bony consistency, painless, and covered of normal skin. No temporomandibular joint disease was present. In panoramic radiographs was evident a coronoid tumor localized in the union of zigomatic arch and bone. Under general anaesthesia coronoidectomy was made, recovering mouth opening until 43 mm. The post-operative period was performed without complications. Histopatological examinations revealed normal trabecular bone covered with hyaline cartilage. The histopatological diagnosis was osteochondroma. Clinical and pathological aspects, treatment and differential diagnosis with other lesions are discussed.     

Autogeneous coronoid process as free graft for reconstruction of mandibular condyle in patients with temporomandibular ankylosis

Objective

This study was conducted to determine the efficacy of using the autogeneous coronoid process as free graft for reconstruction of mandibular condyle and to achieve structural, functional, as well as esthetic rehabilitation of patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis.

Materials and Methods

This article presents the clinical results of an evaluation of ten cases of TMJ ankylosis treated by using autogeneous coronoid process as free graft for reconstruction of mandibular condyle after resection of ankylotic mass.

Results

Satisfactory mouth opening were obtained in all ten cases. No patient showed signs of re-ankylosis at 12 months follow-up. Preoperative mouth opening ranged from 0 to 15 mm with mean being 4.8 mm. As a result of successful procedure, the immediate postoperative mouth opening increased ranging from 24 to 31 mm (mean, 26.5 mm). Follow up of patients at the first and 12th month showed good results with increase in mouth opening from a range of 24 to 31 mm (mean, 27.8 mm ) to 26 to 36 mm (mean, 33.13 mm).

Conclusion

The results of this study suggest that the autogeneous coronoid process as free graft is a suitable graft material for reconstruction of mandibular condyle after resection of ankylotic mass.     

口腔内入路行髁突高位骨折复位固定的临床治疗

目的:探讨应用定量截骨锯,行口腔内入路髁突高位骨折手术治疗的效果。方法:对13例14侧下颌骨髁突颈骨折患者采用口腔内入路,用定量截骨锯将下颌骨升支后缘垂直截骨,取出升支后缘骨块,将骨折的髁突游离后取出,体外直视下将骨折片与升支后缘骨块复位固定后再从口腔内原切口回植,行颞下颌关节重建。结果:术后6、12、24月复查全部患者的开口范围25～40mm,平均为37.2mm。除1例患侧后牙早接触,下切牙中线偏斜1mm;另1例张口约25mm,轻度受限外,其余患者咬合关系良好,无其他并发症。结论:口腔内入路具有无外部皮肤瘢痕,且不损伤面神经的优点。但操作视野较小,增加了操作的难度。     

Management of temporomandibular joint ankylosis type III: lateral arthroplasty as a treatment of choice

Many surgical techniques for the management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis have been described in the literature. The purpose of this study was to report our experience using a lateral arthroplasty technique in the management of type III ankylosis. The records of 15 patients treated for TMJ ankylosis at our institution between 2007 and 2011 were reviewed. Pre- and postoperative information collected included age, gender, aetiology, ankylosis type/classification, existing facial asymmetry, maximum pre- and postoperative mouth opening, complications, and recurrence of ankylosis. The mean maximum inter-incisal opening in the preoperative period was 12.9 mm and in the postoperative period was 36.2 mm. No major complication was observed in any patient. No recurrence was noted in any patient. Our working hypothesis was that for patients with ankylosis type III, the medially displaced condyle and disc can fulfil their role in mandibular function and growth after extirpation of the ankylozed mass. Although they are located in an awkward medial position, they should function exactly as they would after a properly treated, displaced condylar fracture.     

Diagnosis of jaw and dentoalveolar fractures in a traumatized patient with cone beam computed tomography

Abstract –  The purpose of this case report is to discuss and illustrate the clinical usage of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) for the diagnosis of maxillofacial fractures in a traumatized patient. In this presentation, a 30‐year‐old male patient who was referred to Oral Diagnosis and Radiology Department with a limitation of mouth opening was reported. The history of the patient revealed a traumatic injury on his face because of a fall. The patient was initially examined by a medical practitioner in the emergency department of a public hospital. According to 2D cephalometric analysis, no fracture existed. Panoramic radiograph and postero‐anterior reverse‐town showed bilateral condyle fractures. In addition, a fracture in the left mandibular incisor region could clearly be detected on the panoramic radiograph. For further diagnosis, digital images were taken with CBCT. Cross‐sectional views showed two vertical fracture lines on the alveolar bone between teeth numbers 17, 18 and 14, 15. A palatal root fracture was observed associated with tooth number 18. A fracture line in the left mandibular incisor region as well as bilateral condyle fractures could be seen clearly on CBCT views. CBCT is becoming a popular tool in modern dental practise. In the diagnosis of dentoalveolar fractures, CBCT has made it possible for the practitioner to get more detailed information.     

Osteochondroma in the mandibular condyle that caused facial asymmetry: a case report

Osteochondroma is the most common benign tumor of the axial skeleton, though it is rarely found in the oral and maxillofacial regions. Reported is a case of osteochondroma affecting the mandibular condyle of a 22-year-old Japanese woman. The patient visited the hospital with the chief complaint of facial asymmetry. She had pain with clicking on her right temporomandibular joint (TMJ), resulting in trismus and facial asymmetry with a chin deviation to the left side. Her maximum jaw opening was 34 mm, with moderate left TMJ tenderness. There was Class I occlusion without open bite. Panoramic radiography and computed tomography (CT) revealed an enlarged right mandibular condylar head. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) also showed an enlarged condyle with hyperintense bone marrow on a T2-weighted image. Condylectomy and condyloplasty were performed. Surgical specimen of the lesion revealed osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle head. Two months after the initial surgery, facial asymmetry was surgically corrected by Le Fort I osteotomy and chin reduction. The patient was discharged from the hospital with no subjective complaints. At the time of this report, the patient had been followed up for seven months, and there had been no evidence of recurrence.     

Bifid mandibular condyle: a rare disorder

Bifid mandibular condyle is a rare disorder and little is known about the etiology and pathogenesis. We reported a patient with left bifid mandibular condyle with a history of trauma. There was no limitation of mouth opening but the patient was complaining of pain while chewing. Underdeveloped lateral head of the bifid condyle was excised at the level of condylar neck under general anesthesia. The patient healed without any problem. Microscopic evaluation of the excised condyle supported a congenital etiology. Although most cases of the bifid condyle discovered by chance it should be recognized and treated by plastic surgeons interested in craniomaxillofacial surgery.     

髁突矢状骨折动物模型的实验研究

目的：建立髁突囊内矢状骨折动物模型,观察髁突骨折后不同时间的病理形态改变。方法：对10只绵羊进行实验,右侧关节为手术侧,从耳前区切开皮肤,到达颞下颌关节,切断关节盘前后附着,从髁突外侧嵴到内侧髁颈锯开髁突,建立斜形矢状骨折。髁突碎片和关节盘推向前下内侧,左侧关节为对照侧。分别于术后1周、4周和12周处死2只、4只和4只动物。记录术前和术后每组动物的体质量、最大开口度、侧方活动度,进行X线、CT和组织病理学观察。采用SPSS12.0软件包对数据进行统计分析。结果：各手术组体质量、左侧向活动度未发现显著差异,但是在4周和12周组中,最大开口度和右侧向活动度明显减小。在这2组中,X线检查发现髁突残端外侧有新骨生成,并向外侧生长,同时关节间隙变狭窄和模糊。三维CT检查发现,髁突残端、髁突碎片和关节结节均发生改建。组织病理学观察发现,在4周和12周组动物,关节腔充满纤维组织、软骨和骨组织。结论：该研究表明,此类骨折可以导致髁突骨关节病理改变,颞下颌关节有发展为关节强直的可能。     

脱位性髁突矢状骨折手术治疗的近期疗效观察

目的总结脱位性髁突矢状骨折（DSFMC）的手术治疗经验。方法将22例28侧DSFMC分型,总结各类型DSFMC的手术治疗方法,并对术前及术后6个月患者的咬合关系、最大张口度、张口偏斜、髁突术后形态等进行观察比较。结果①DSFMC以Ⅱ型骨折最多,占57%;其次为Ⅲ型骨折和Ⅰ型骨折,分别占25%和18%。②5侧Ⅰ型骨折均行骨折片摘除术;16侧Ⅱ型骨折中,9侧行骨折片游离再植加微型接骨板坚固内固定术,5侧行骨折片摘除,2侧切除髁突;Ⅲ型骨折中有5侧行骨折片游离再植加微型接骨板坚固内固定术,2侧行摘除骨碎片,修整髁突残端。③22例患者术后6个月平均张口度为33.9 mm,平均张口偏斜1.5 mm,均比术前明显改善（P<0.05）。术后6个月咬合关系完全恢复正常17例,5例术后仍有1~2 mm的前牙开!,经调!后,咬合关系恢复良好。④术后再植髁突未见明显吸收,微型接骨板无明显变形。结论DSFMC手术治疗可以取得较好的效果,张口度、张口型均较术前明显改善,咬合关系恢复良好,再植髁突无明显吸收。     

Intermittent intracranial condylar dislocation with minimal functional sequelae

Degenerative changes of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) present with a broad spectrum of morphological alterations. However, erosions leading to a glenoid fossa defect and condylar impingement of the temporal lobe are a rare finding. A 77-year-old female patient presented with limited mouth opening and pre-auricular pain during mastication on the left side. She denied any neurological dysfunction. Her medical history included poliomyelitis, multiple cancers, and osteonecrosis of the left tibial plateau. Computed tomography revealed advanced degeneration of both TMJs. On the left side, a glenoid fossa fragment was elevated towards the left middle cranial fossa. Real-time dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed repetitive intracranial condylar dislocation during mouth closure. She declined surgery and received instructions for self-management. At the 12-month follow-up, she reported resolution of the pain and normal masticatory function. A control MRI showed a stable radiographic appearance. This report illustrates that intermittent dislocation of the mandibular condyle into the middle cranial fossa can be successfully managed conservatively. The self-limiting nature of the TMJ degenerative joint disease, patient preference, and the patient’s general health status require consideration when advising patients on the therapeutic strategy.     

Conservative interdisciplinary treatment of a case with multiple facial and condyle fractures

The purpose of this case report is to describe an interdisciplinary approach for a 51‐year‐old male who underwent multiple facial fractures including bilateral condyle fractures. The patient underwent emergency surgery, which included open reduction of the maxilla and mandibular symphysis and closed reduction of the bilateral condyle fractures. Although the patient recovered a comfortable range of mouth opening and alleviation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) symptoms after surgery, he suffered from a large anterior–posterior discrepancy due to less stability on the condyle‐fossa relationships and from open bite with contacts only on both second molars and right second premolars. In this case, first, to increase the occlusal contact, comprehensive orthodontic treatment was completed. Second, occlusal equilibration was selectively performed to relieve the interferences and establish a stable range of mandibular movement without any changes in the vertical dimension. Third, both the upper central incisors and left lateral incisor were minimally restored with splinted and single zirconia crowns, which had modified lingual contours to provide adequate anterior guidance permitting the anterior–posterior discrepancy of the posterior teeth during protrusion. This conservative interdisciplinary treatment, including open and closed reduction, orthodontic treatment, occlusal adjustment, and minimal prosthetic restorations, resulted in a stable mandibular position and recovery of mastication function.     

Mandibular distraction osteogenesis using an intraoral device and bite plate for a case of hemifacial microsomia.

OBJECTIVE: To present orthodontic treatment combined with mandibular distraction osteogenesis using an intraoral device and a bite plate in a patient with hemifacial microsomia, severe facial asymmetry, and unilateral mandibular hypoplasia. PATIENT: An 8-year-old girl exhibited mandibular deviation resulting from hypoplasia of the mandibular condyle and ramus on the left side. The patient was treated with an intraoral device for mandibular distraction osteogenesis, bite plate, and hybrid-type functional appliance. Facial asymmetry was improved, and the mandibular ramus was elongated in an anterior and primarily posterior direction with slightly posterior and superior displacement of the proximal segment. Postdistraction treatment results have been stable for 1 year. At the 1-year follow-up, the volume of the lateral and medial pterygoid muscles on the left side had increased. The condyle and disc on the right temporomandibular joint moved well and in harmony at open mouth position, and a rotational movement of the left temporomandibular joint was observed.     

Endoscopic assistance in the removal of a foreign body in the condylar process

This case report describes the application of the endoscopic technique in the removal of a metallic foreign body in the condylar process in an 81-year-old man. The patient's history indicated 60 years of pain in the left preauricular region as well as complaints of localized headaches. Physical examination revealed multiple scars on the patient's left preauricular region. No limitation of mandibular movement and no joint clicking were detected. Maximal mouth opening was 45 mm. According to the patient, masticatory function was normal. Digital palpation of the temporomandibular joint did not produce pain. Radiographic diagnosis was performed, which showed a pointed metallic foreign body lodged in the left condylar process. The removal of the foreign body was performed under endoscopic visualization via an intraoral approach. A 30 degrees-angled 4-mm diameter endoscope (Karl Storz, Tuttlingen, Germany) with a xenon light source was used.     

A review of 56 cases of chronic closed lock treated with temporomandibular joint arthroscopy.

PURPOSE: The aims of this prospective clinical study were to look at the features that constitute chronic closed lock of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and to assess the effectiveness of TMJ arthroscopic lavage and lysis in the management of this condition. PATIENTS AND MATERIALS: Sixty joints in 56 patients who presented with mandibular hypomobility suggestive of chronic closed lock were prospectively examined and treated with TMJ arthroscopic lavage and lysis during a 3-year period from 1996 to 1999. RESULTS: Eighty-seven percent (49 of 56) of patients were found to have chronic closed lock of the TMJ. The most common intra-articular findings were fibrillation (76%) and synovitis (54%). TMJ arthroscopic lavage and lysis were found to be effective in the management of chronic closed lock in 84% (47 of 56) of patients, with an average 66% reduction in pain levels and a mean improvement of 9.8 mm in interincisal mouth opening up to 6 weeks after the procedure. CONCLUSIONS: Chronic mandibular hypomobility is a clinical sign that is often but not always caused by chronic closed lock of the TMJ. The intra-articular findings of this study suggest that cartilage degradation and synovial inflammation are important components of chronic closed lock of the TMJ that respond well to arthroscopic lavage. Patients with mandibular hypomobility not caused by closed lock of the TMJ (ie, myofascial pain and dysfunction, osteoarthrosis, and others) are less likely to derive benefit from arthroscopic lavage and lysis, so other treatment methods should be considered.     

Occupational differentiation in dentistry 3. Hypermobility of the temporomandibular joint and condylar position at maximal mouth opening

Hypermobility of the temporomandibular joint is only noted when it interferes with smooth mandibular movements. These interferences may result from a condylar dislocation beyond the temporal eminence at maximum mouth opening. Aim of this study was to test whether the condyle of a symptomatically hypermobile temporomandibular joint is positioned more anterosuperiorly to the temporal eminence at maximum mouth opening than a condyle without hypermobility. Nine persons with a hypermobile temporomandibular joint and 9 control persons participated. Diagnostics were based upon opto-electronic mandibular movement recordings. Condylar positions at maximum mouth opening were assessed by magnetic resonance imaging. A small significant difference in condylar position was found between groups. Condyles of persons with a hypermobile temporomandibular joint moved beyond the temporal eminence. However, this was also true for nearly half of the control persons. This suggests that condylar position alone is not a sufficient condition for symptomatic hypermobility of the temporomandibular joint. Maybe, symptoms of hypermobility only become apparent in combination with a particular line of action of the masticatory muscles.