Recent Advances in Temporomandibular Joint Reconstruction.

      Аннотация: The temporomandibular joint consists of articulations between three surfaces, the mandibular fossa and articular tubercle ( from the squamous part of temporal bone) , and the head of mandible. The joint has a unique mechanism. The articular surfaces of the bones never come into contact with each other – they are separated by an articular disc. The TMJ is affected by a variety of disorders from arthritis to complicated tumors. TMJ reconstruction has become a viable option for end stage TMJ disorders over the last few years. This book deals with the details of the TMJ, conditions requiring TMJ reconstruction and the recent advances in the same.

Ключевые слова: Total joint reconstruction, alloplastic, tissue engineering