Reconstruction of a neocondyle using transport distraction osteogenesis

Autogenous grafts for condylar reconstruction in treatment of TMJ ankylosis: current concepts and considerations for the future

“…The leading edge of the transport disc tends to remodel and become rounded to form a neocondyle. STUCKI-MCCORMICK further observed, in the post-distraction MRI scans, an intervening fibrous tissue layer which apparently performed as a pseudo disc 82 . There are confounding results regarding fibrocartilage formation at the leading edge of the transport disc 6,27,100,102 .…”

Biomechanical Configurations of Mandibular Transport Distraction Osteogenesis Devices

“…This method is often incorrectly referred to as an MBT process. 37,82,83,86 In contrast, reconstruction of segmental bone defects of the mandibular body has been mainly accomplished by using unidirectional MBT devices, 19,42 whereas few devices have been designed to reconstruct the slightly curved lateral aspect of the mandibular body. 1,16 Examination of the literature reveals that no internal devices have been reported for the reconstruction of the mandibular symphysis, although several external MBT devices provide either bidirectional 26,31 or multidirectional reconstruction of this anatomical part.…”

Sliding reconstruction of the condyle using posterior border of mandibular ramus in patients with temporomandibular joint ankylosis

“…Despite some bony resorption of the coronoid process, bone union occurred between the grafts and the ramus in all cases. Recently, transport distraction osteogenesis has been applied for reconstruction of the neocondyle with benefits such as absence of secondary donor site morbidity and simultaneous correction of mandibular deformity 20 . With the procedures described above, the authors obtained the benefits described and eliminated the time taken to advance the transport disc by insetting the coronoid process to bridge the defect.…”