The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most complex joints in the human anatomy. In advanced degenerative stages, conservative or minimally invasive surgical therapies have failed to restore joint function, and joint replacement with prosthe...
Background/Objectives: Advanced acquired or congenital temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pathology may severely impair oral function and quality of life, often requiring total joint replacement when conservative and reconstructive treatments fail. Custom...
Background/Objectives: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis, characterized by osseous–fibrous fusion, severely impairs mandibular function. While alloplastic total joint replacement (TJR) is the gold standard, long-term outcomes remain under...
4 March 2014
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or Bechterew disease is a chronic, usually progressive, systemic inflammatory joint disease, which predominantly affects the spine and sacroiliac joints. In these joints, early inflammatory changes are followed by lumbosac...
Objectives: This study aims to describe and analyze the indications and clinical results of total TMJ replacement in participants with degenerative and/or inflammatory joint diseases, defining patient and intervention conditions. Methods: A systemati...
4 June 2013
Background Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) total replacement with alloplastic prostheses has been performed since 1960s. Research in these last two decades has achieved important improvement in the development of biomaterials, design, adaptation, and f...
The aim of this study was to quantitatively evaluate alloplastic Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Prostheses against other treatment modalities regarding the jaw kinematics. Six patients with Temporomandibular Joint Prostheses, four with mandibular ramu...
In this manuscript, we discuss our approach to developing novel patient-specific total TMJ prostheses. Our unique patient-fitted designs based on medical images of the patient’s TMJ offer accurate anatomical fit, and better fixation to host bon...
Background: The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a key component of the stomatognathic system, playing a major role in maintaining mandibular stability and function. Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a prevalent disease in the world, with surgic...
In the last years, several materials and design have been assessed in an attempt to improve the mechanical performance of temporomandibular joint total joint replacement (TMJ TJR) prostheses. However, the wear of the TMJ TJR condyle to the polymer-ba...
The purpose of this study is to design a patient-specific TMJ implant and study its behaviour under different loading conditions compared with natural intact TMJ. There are several diseases, which affect the proper growth and function of TMJ, and in...
End-stage temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders often necessitate total joint replacement, and the selection of biomaterial directly impacts long-term outcomes. Ti6Al4V and CoCrMo are commonly used alloys, yet their biomechanical performance in pat...
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) tumors are rare and difficult to diagnose. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the clinicopathologic characteristics of twenty-one patients with primary TMJ tumors between 2010 and 2019 and to analyze...
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a complex structure in the cranio-maxillomandibular region. The pathological changes of the joint cause deficiencies at different levels, making its replacement necessary in some cases. The aim of this article is...
Introduction: Total temporomandibular joint replacement (TMJR) is a well-established surgical solution for patients with severe TMJ disorders. It aims to relieve chronic pain, restore jaw mobility, and significantly enhance quality of life. This syst...
Background: Craniofacial malformations may affect maxillomandibular growth and TMJ function. Customized total TMJ replacement has been used for reconstruction in selected patients with severe congenital TMJ deficiencies. Objectives: To map and charac...
Background: Patients with a triad of severe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pathologies, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and dentofacial deformities often experience significant functional and aesthetic impairments. A combination of total TMJ reconstruc...
19 May 2026
The evolution of TMJ-replacements has been driven by advancements in personalization, materials and digital planning technologies. However, there is little data on how surgeons perceive the prosthetic systems and their limitations in practice. The pe...
Background/Objectives: This study aims to uncover the variables related to the success of the intervention. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on patients who underwent joint replacement surgery utilizing a customized alloplastic system bet...
For patients who suffer from severe dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), a total joint replacement (TJR) in the form of a prosthesis may be indicated. The position of the centre of rotation in TJRs is crucial for good postoperative oral...
This study presents a methodology for optimizing the design of the fossa component in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) prostheses, particularly in cases requiring replacement due to severe pathology or trauma. Leveraging advancements in 3D printing, the...
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a highly specialized synovial joint responsible for essential functions such as mastication, speech, and swallowing. Owing to its unique anatomical organization, complex biomechanics, and heterogeneous tissue comp...
5 March 2015
Two cases are presented using a two-stage approach and a custom antibiotic spacer placement. Temporomandibular reconstruction can be very demanding and accomplished with a variety of methods in preparation of a total joint and ramus reconstruction wi...
Extended temporomandibular joint reconstruction (eTMJR) can be described as a refined approach to conventional temporomandibular joint reconstruction (TMJR) designed to address both the articulating components of the TMJ and associated mandibular seg...