Journal of Bone Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2572-4916
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2572-4916
+44 1478 350008
Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Dental School of Bauru, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil
Case Report
Heterotopic Ossification around Temporomandibular Joint Prosthesis: Case Report and a Scoping Review
Author(s): Nour Jihad Salman*, Guilherme dos Santos Trento, Pedro Henrique de Azambuja Carvalho, Marisa Aparecida Cabrini Gabrielli, Mário Francisco Real Gabrielli, Eduardo Sant’Ana and Valfrido Antonio Pereira Filho
Bone formation in tissues without ossification properties such as muscles and connective tissues can be defined as Heterotopic Ossification (HO). It is a relevant issue for surgeons performing TMJ reconstruction with TMJ prostheses. The objective of this study was to analyze and compare previous literature findings regarding etiology, diagnosis, prophylaxis and further treatment and management of heterotopic bone formation around TMJ prostheses. Besides, a 16-year-old male clinical-case with 19-years follow-up is reported. The search strategy of this scoping review was performed in three different databases (MEDLINE, ELSEVIER and Cochrane) by three independent reviewers (NJS, GST, PHAC), the selection and analysis of the scientific articles was performed according to the following criteria: specific studies that evaluated the presence of heterotopic bone formation in TMJ prosthesis; s.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2572-4916.22.S1.003