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DOI: 10.54448/mdnt232S16
Submitted: 06-15-2023
Published: 06-15-2023

Major clinical approaches of prefabricated and customized prostheses for the temporomandibular joint: a systematic review

UNORTE - University Center of Northern São Paulo, Dentistry department, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
UNORTE - University Center of Northern São Paulo, Dentistry department, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
UNORTE - University Center of Northern São Paulo, Dentistry department, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
UNORTE - University Center of Northern São Paulo, Dentistry department, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil / UNIPOS - Post graduate and continuing education, Dentistry department, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
Prosthesis Alloplastic prosthesis Temporomandibular joint Temporomandibular disorder

Abstract

Introduction: The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is composed of dense fibrocartilage formed between the mandibular condyle and the temporal bone. The high collagen content of this disc provides great rigidity and durability. Osteoarthritis-like degenerative joint disease belonging to temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a destruction of bone and cartilage with a consequent inflammation that enhances tissue destruction. As a treatment, the implantation of a total alloplastic TMJ prosthesis is an innovative approach to the treatment of TMD. There are two types of prefabricated (stock) and custom computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems. Objective: The present study aimed to carry out a concise systematic review of the major clinical approaches of prefabricated and customized prostheses for the temporomandibular joint. Methods: The systematic review rules of the PRISMA Platform were followed. The search was carried out from February to May 2023 in the Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, Scielo, and Google Scholar databases, using articles from 2018 to 2023. Results and Conclusion: A total of 107 articles were found, 34 articles were evaluated and 19 were included and developed in this systematic review study. Considering the Cochrane tool for risk of bias, the overall assessment resulted in 21 studies with a high risk of bias and 15 studies that did not meet GRADE. It was concluded that the clinical results of the stock and CAD/CAM prostheses suggested major improvements in mouth opening and reduced pain as a result of the rehabilitation of temporomandibular joint function. The results showed comparable data for the two types of prosthesis design at 6 months postoperatively. Thus, both temporomandibular joint and custom implants work well despite the additional advantages of custom prostheses, along with increasing access to digital technology, which may result in custom devices dominating the market in total temporomandibular joint replacement systems.

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How to Cite

Caniello, G., Santos, R. O. dos, Rezende, K. P. M., & Scribon, A. B. (2023). Major clinical approaches of prefabricated and customized prostheses for the temporomandibular joint: a systematic review. MedNEXT Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 4(S2). https://doi.org/10.54448/mdnt232S16