An evaluation of patients with implants composed of Teflon ethylene/propylene or Teflon polytetrafluoroethylene and aluminum oxide (Proplast-Teflon; Vitek, Houston, TX).

Compares the outcomes of patients treated with the TMJ Concepts joint prosthesis and the Christensen prosthesis.

CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) update regarding the FDA's role in monitoring these devices, the types of devices on the market and their status.

To assess whether alloplastic TMJ implants were associated with rheumatological disorders, the study supported by a grant from Dow Corning Corporation, who made the implants.

Long term study of 466 patients in 5 treatment groups to determine the outcome of Silastic, permanent Silastic, or Proplast implants to replace painful disc displacements compared to nonimplant surgery or nonsurgical modalities.

Evaluates the cellular tissue response to TMJ Proplast-Teflon disc material by its changes and fragmentation.

The management of failed Proplast/Teflon, Silastic, and Christensen Fossa implants by removal, joint debridement, recountouring of the articulating surfaces, and placement of a temporalis muscle/fascia flap for joint lining including the outcome of this protocol.

Examines self-reported systemic and immune mediated disorders in patients with Proplast-Teflon TMJ implants by comparing them to a group who was not exposed to these alloplastic implants and to a group who has had these implants removed.

The new technique of tissue-engineered growth of cartilage for the replacement of TMJ discs and its effectiveness.

Custom fitted device for TMJ total joint replacement. Includes pictures of models, pictures of the design process, patient brochure and doctors implantation directions.

42 consecutive patients had TMJ reconstruction using the TMJ Concepts/Techmedia custom joint, and were followed for 5-8 years to determine the long term results of the prosthesis.

56 patients were fitted with Techmedia custom-made prosthesis', followed for an average of 30 months, and categorized according to the outcome in three groups: good, fair, or poor.

Treatment factors and long term outcomes for TMJ devices including Proplast-Teflon, Silastic, Christensen, and Techmedica, including their complications and contradiction for successful implantation.

Fifteen patients were evaluated and the long term results of the modified fossa prosthesis was obtained.