Professor University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, Texas
Reconstruction of the condyle has been a controversial topic among OMSs. With significant advancements in tissue engineering, mandibular condyles can now be predictably reconstructed without the need for an autogenous graft, keeping the specialty at the forefront of innovation. This session will describe the use of cutting-edge tissue engineering techniques – including stem cells, allogeneic bone and BMP-2 – to reconstruct mandibular condyles, ensuring the most effective and successful outcomes for patients.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Use tissue engineering for the reconstruction of the temporal mandibular condyle.
Describe the basics of maxillofacial tissue engineering.
Select the best reconstruction method for the patient.
