Reconstruction of ramus-condyle unit with transport distraction osteogenesis: Report of eight cases and review of literature

Abstract

Background/Aims: This report and review of literature aimed to assess the feasibility of condylar distraction in humans and its esthetic and functional outcome. Methods: We present a case series of eight TMJ ankylosis patients, where after a gap arthroplasty, ramus condyle unit was reconstructed using transport distraction to analyze its feasibility, esthetic and functional outcome and success. Results: All patients had satisfactory mouth opening, and minimal pain in their follow-up period. Conclusion: Condylar transport distraction osteogenesis holds promise for successful TMJ reconstruction and should be the method of choice as it does not involve secondary surgery or need for an alloplast.

Keywords

• Transport distraction osteogenesis
• Condylar distraction
• Neocondyle