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Temporo-mandibular joint replacement

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Previous surgery for TMJ issues. Follow up.

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Female

Right TM joint prosthesis.

Minimal residual dentition.

Case Discussion

One of the less frequently performed and observed joint prostheses - the TM joint.

This is a joint with articular cartilage so prone as elsewhere to degenerative change.

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