Qinchao Tang1,2,3,4, Yixing Li1,5, Tao Yu1,2,3,4, Xueru Chen1,2,3,4, Zhuoqian Zhou1,2,3,4, Wanqian Huang1,2,3,4, Feixin Liang6,7,8,9,10. 1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, 10 Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China. 2. Guangxi Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Nanning, Guangxi, China. 3. Guangxi Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Disease Treatment, Nanning, Guangxi, China. 4. Guangxi Clinical Research Center for Craniofacial Deformity, Nanning, Guangxi, China. 5. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China. 6. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, 10 Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China. liangfx@hotmail.com. 7. Guangxi Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Nanning, Guangxi, China. liangfx@hotmail.com. 8. Guangxi Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Disease Treatment, Nanning, Guangxi, China. liangfx@hotmail.com. 9. Guangxi Clinical Research Center for Craniofacial Deformity, Nanning, Guangxi, China. liangfx@hotmail.com. 10. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China. liangfx@hotmail.com.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Stable and appropriate condyle positioning is necessary for maintaining temporomandibular joint function. It is unclear if this position remains stable in patients after free fibular flap (FFF) condylar reconstruction. We investigated whether condylar position deviated after reconstruction, and whether this affected functional recovery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 43 patients who underwent conventional FFF condylar reconstruction, and 5 patients who underwent reconstruction by computer-assisted three-dimensional (3D) printing methods. Three-dimensional models were built from cone-beam computed tomography images obtained immediately postoperatively and 1-year postoperatively. The glenoid fossa and fibular condyle centers were used to measure the fibular condyle position in the models. Clinical examination indices, including maximum mouth opening (MMO), pain during chewing/mouth opening, and patient satisfaction with mastication and 1-year outcomes were assessed. RESULTS: Fibular condyle position changed significantly over 1 year in both groups (P < 0.05). Clinical examination at 1 year after the surgery showed that in the conventional group, the MMO range was ≥ 35 mm in 76.7% of patients and < 35 mm in 23.3% of patients; 4.7% experienced pain during chewing/mouth opening, and 7% were dissatisfied with treatment outcomes. In the 3D printing group, all patients had an MMO range exceeding 35 mm, none had pain, and all were satisfied with functional outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: The position of the fibular condyle deviates after reconstructive surgery, but it is unlikely to affect functional recovery. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: These findings can form the basis for evaluation of functional outcomes of patients who have previously undergone condylar reconstruction by FFF.
OBJECTIVES: Stable and appropriate condyle positioning is necessary for maintaining temporomandibular joint function. It is unclear if this position remains stable in patients after free fibular flap (FFF) condylar reconstruction. We investigated whether condylar position deviated after reconstruction, and whether this affected functional recovery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 43 patients who underwent conventional FFF condylar reconstruction, and 5 patients who underwent reconstruction by computer-assisted three-dimensional (3D) printing methods. Three-dimensional models were built from cone-beam computed tomography images obtained immediately postoperatively and 1-year postoperatively. The glenoid fossa and fibular condyle centers were used to measure the fibular condyle position in the models. Clinical examination indices, including maximum mouth opening (MMO), pain during chewing/mouth opening, and patient satisfaction with mastication and 1-year outcomes were assessed. RESULTS: Fibular condyle position changed significantly over 1 year in both groups (P < 0.05). Clinical examination at 1 year after the surgery showed that in the conventional group, the MMO range was ≥ 35 mm in 76.7% of patients and < 35 mm in 23.3% of patients; 4.7% experienced pain during chewing/mouth opening, and 7% were dissatisfied with treatment outcomes. In the 3D printing group, all patients had an MMO range exceeding 35 mm, none had pain, and all were satisfied with functional outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: The position of the fibular condyle deviates after reconstructive surgery, but it is unlikely to affect functional recovery. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: These findings can form the basis for evaluation of functional outcomes of patients who have previously undergone condylar reconstruction by FFF.
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Keywords:
3D evaluation; Condyle; Fibula; Reconstruction; Temporomandibular joint
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