Variations in costochondral grafting of the mandibular ramus

N Samman; L K Cheung; H Tideman

Variations in costochondral grafting of the mandibular ramus

Ann R Australas Coll Dent Surg. 1996 Apr:13:144-53.

Authors

N Samman¹, L K Cheung, H Tideman

Affiliation

¹ Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Hong Kong.

PMID: 9178987

Abstract

This paper reviews the indications for, and the biological basis of, costochondral grafting for mandibular condyle replacement in adults and children. Our approach to costochondral grafting is described and illustrated, and known variations in techniques are reviewed and discussed. Data from our clinical series of 28 grafts is summarized.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Bone Transplantation / methods*
Cartilage / anatomy & histology
Cartilage / transplantation
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Male
Mandible / surgery*
Mandibular Condyle / surgery
Middle Aged
Patient Selection
Ribs / anatomy & histology
Ribs / transplantation