Shetty Sujeeth Kumar, Saran Tarangini, Prakash Sonakshi
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, India.
J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2025 Jun 30;51(3):180-186. doi: 10.5125/jkaoms.2025.51.3.180.
Ameloblastomas involving the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) present unique reconstructive challenges. This case series introduces patient-specific TMJ prostheses as an innovative solution for complex mandibular defects, addressing critical limitations in traditional reconstruction methods by eliminating donor site morbidity and optimising functional outcomes. Three patients presented with follicular ameloblastomas in the posterior mandible, experiencing significant tumour involvement affecting mandibular function and facial aesthetics. Clinical findings included extensive tumour growth in the mandible extending towards the condyle and compromising TMJ function. Surgical management involved complete tumour resection followed by immediate reconstruction using custom TMJ replacement (TMJR) prostheses. The prosthetic solution comprised titanium alloy mandibular components with integrated dental implants and ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene glenoid fossa components. Virtual surgical planning facilitated precise prosthesis design, enabling complete tumour removal while maintaining facial symmetry and temporomandibular function. Patient-specific TMJR offers a transformative approach to managing complex mandibular defects. Key takeaways include the potential for precise anatomical reconstruction, reduced surgical complications, and simultaneous restoration of function and aesthetics.a.
累及颞下颌关节(TMJ)的成釉细胞瘤带来了独特的重建挑战。本病例系列介绍了针对患者定制的颞下颌关节假体,作为复杂下颌骨缺损的创新解决方案,通过消除供区并发症并优化功能结果,解决了传统重建方法的关键局限性。三名患者下颌骨后部出现滤泡型成釉细胞瘤,肿瘤广泛累及,影响下颌功能和面部美观。临床检查发现下颌骨肿瘤广泛生长,延伸至髁突,损害颞下颌关节功能。手术治疗包括完整切除肿瘤,随后使用定制的颞下颌关节置换(TMJR)假体立即进行重建。假体解决方案包括带有集成牙种植体的钛合金下颌组件和超高分子量聚乙烯关节窝组件。虚拟手术规划有助于精确设计假体,在切除完整肿瘤的同时保持面部对称和颞下颌功能。针对患者定制的TMJR为处理复杂下颌骨缺损提供了一种变革性方法。关键要点包括精确解剖重建的潜力、减少手术并发症以及同时恢复功能和美观。