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Clinical Outcomes of Virtual Surgical Planning for Temporomandibular Joint Reconstruction Using 3D-Printed Customized Prosthesis

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Last updated: 09 Apr 2025

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Abstract

Background: Alloplastic temporomandibular joint (TMJ) replacement is a well-recognized technique. However, handling significant excision in this region necessitates reconstructive steps that go beyond the typical TMJ prosthesis. Objective: This study evaluates the results of standard and extended total temporomandibular joint replacement (eTMJR) using customized prostheses and computer-assisted surgery tools to address difficult TMJ reconstruction (TMJR). Materials and Methods: The study is a retrospective case series including two institutions. Extended TMJ reconstruction (eTMJR) management and planning procedures are thoroughly explained, including preoperative clinical evaluation, imaging acquisition techniques, and virtual surgical planning (VSP). Results: We included ten patients with different pathologies who were candidates for eTMJR, with a focus on both functional restoration and aesthetic rehabilitation. Overall, the application of our protocol and workflow permitted the reduction of complications and pain, restoring patients' masticatory function and esthetics. We analyzed Maximum Interincisal Opening (MIO) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores preoperatively and at follow-up. Our findings show significant improvements in MIO and pain reduction, consistent with previous studies using virtual surgical planning (VSP) and 3D-printed custom prostheses. Conclusions: For certain patients with significant temporomandibular joint and skull base (TMJ-SB) lesions, the eTMJR should be regarded as a secure and reliable surgical therapeutic technique. To carry out such subtle and intricate rebuilding, a precise preoperative procedure and workflow are necessary. This study underscores the importance of personalized treatment plans for TMJ reconstruction and highlights the efficacy of eTMJR in improving both occlusal function and quality of life.

DOI

10.21608/edj.2025.355542.3358

Keywords

TMJ prosthesis, Virtual Surgical Planning, Mandibular reconstruction, Computer-Aided Design

Authors

First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Elshamaa

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Lecturer of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Faculty of Dentistry . Beni-Suef University

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drmelshamaa@dent.bsu.edu.eg

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-

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0000000238490557

First Name

Mohammed

Last Name

Mohammed

MiddleName

Nahed Attia

Affiliation

Associate Professor Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Faculty of Dentistry- Assiut University

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mohammed_nahed@aun.edu.eg

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-

Orcid

0000-0001-9524-5008

First Name

waleed

Last Name

salem

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Associate Professor Department of Radiology - Faculty of Dentistry, Beni-Suef University

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dr.waledsalem@dent.bsu.edu.eg

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-

Orcid

0000-0002-4230-8594

First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Hakim

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Associate Professor of Prosthodontics - Faculty of Dentistry, Beni-Suef University

Email

mhakim@dent.bsu.edu.eg

City

-

Orcid

0000-0001-9349-7885

First Name

Samir

Last Name

Elborolsy

MiddleName

Ali

Affiliation

Lecturer, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry. Beni-Suef University

Email

dr.samir.elbrolose@dent.bsu.edu.eg

City

Alexandria

Orcid

0000-0001-6681-6684

Volume

71

Article Issue

2

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54788

Issue Date

2025-04-01

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2025-01-26

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2025-04-01

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1,227

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1,241

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0070-9484

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2090-2360

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https://edj.journals.ekb.eg/article_419907.html

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419,907

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Original Article

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254

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Journal

Publication Title

Egyptian Dental Journal

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https://edj.journals.ekb.eg/

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Clinical Outcomes of Virtual Surgical Planning for Temporomandibular Joint Reconstruction Using 3D-Printed Customized Prosthesis

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09 Apr 2025