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Considerations for the Use of Alloplastic Temporomandibular Joint Replacement in Irradiated Patients: Report of an Off-Label Indication.
Ângelo, David Faustino; Maffia, Francesco; Teschke, Marcus; Sanz, David; Galrito, Marta; Cardoso, Henrique; Marques, Rute; Nabuco, Carlos.
Afiliación
  • Ângelo DF; Instituto Português da Face, 1050-227 Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Maffia F; Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Teschke M; Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal.
  • Sanz D; Instituto Português da Face, 1050-227 Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Galrito M; Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy.
  • Cardoso H; Independent Researcher, 28195 Bremen, Germany.
  • Marques R; Instituto Português da Face, 1050-227 Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Nabuco C; Instituto Português da Face, 1050-227 Lisbon, Portugal.
J Clin Med ; 12(20)2023 Oct 19.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37892750
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-old male patient was referred to Instituto Português da Face-Lisbon, Portugal-after failed attempts of mandibular reconstruction secondary to oral carcinoma resection and partial hemi-mandibulectomy plus radiotherapy of 60 total Grays. Primary reconstruction was performed with fibula free flap. Due to failure, secondary reconstructions were performed with osteosynthesis plate without success. The patient was unable to have adequate mastication and deglutition due to a severe crossbite. The authors treated the patient with an extended customized alloplastic temporomandibular joint replacement (F0M2). RESULTS: With 3 years of follow-up, the patient showed an improvement in masticatory function, mandibular motion, pain levels, and overall quality of life. No complications were observed related to ATMJR. CONCLUSIONS: The presented case described how ATMJR, although not a validated option after radiotherapy, can be considered to restore functionality in complex cases with bone and soft tissues problems.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: J Clin Med Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Portugal Pais de publicación: Suiza

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: J Clin Med Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Portugal Pais de publicación: Suiza