Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2018, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (9): 936-938.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2018.09.004

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Research Progress on Effect of Different Lengthening Areas on the Temporomandibular Joint.

PI Na1,HOU Min2*.   

  1. 1.Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China;
    2.Department of Orthognathic Surgery, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, Tianjin 300041, China.
  • Received:2017-12-12 Online:2018-09-28 Published:2018-09-25

Abstract: With the expansion on the indications of distraction osteogenesis (DO), DO is thought to be the effective treatment of congenital or acquired maxillofacial defect. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the tractive bone segments are an entirety. During the course of jaw DO, the continuous traction will load on the TMJ, which causes different changes of TMJ. However, the magnitude and direction of the pressures on the condyle are changed with difference parts of mindible. This article will review the effect of different lengthening areas on the TMJ.

Key words: Distraction osteogenesis, Temporomandibular joint, Condyle, Idiopathic condylar resorption