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Autogenous auricular cartilage implantation following discectomy in the primate temporomandibular joint. 1990

M R Tucker, and M C Kennady, and J R Jacoway
University of North Carolina, School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill 27599-7450.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the histologic changes in primate temporomandibular joints (TMJ) treated with autogenous auricular cartilage grafts following total discectomy. Four Macaca fascicularis monkeys underwent bilateral TMJ disc removal and high condylar shaves. One TMJ in each monkey was treated by grafting autogenous auricular cartilage to the glenoid fossa; the contralateral joint served as a control. Monkeys were killed at 6, 12, 16, and 24 weeks postoperatively. Viable auricular cartilage was found in all grafted joints. There was a variable amount of fibrous connective tissue surrounding the cartilage grafts, with some grafts being directly fused to the glenoid fossa. One joint showed significant fibrous connective tissue adhesions between the condylar surface and the inferior portion of the graft. Degenerative changes in the grafted joint appeared grossly to be less severe than in the control joints. The cartilaginous tissues appeared to be a suitable autogenous tissue graft, maintaining its viability and functioning as an interpositioning material between the condyle and fossa.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008252 Macaca fascicularis A species of the genus MACACA which typically lives near the coast in tidal creeks and mangrove swamps primarily on the islands of the Malay peninsula. Burmese Long-Tailed Macaque,Crab-Eating Monkey,Cynomolgus Monkey,M. f. aurea,M. fascicularis,Macaca fascicularis aurea,Monkey, Crab-Eating,Monkey, Cynomolgus,Crab-Eating Macaque,Burmese Long Tailed Macaque,Crab Eating Macaque,Crab Eating Monkey,Crab-Eating Macaques,Crab-Eating Monkeys,Cynomolgus Monkeys,Long-Tailed Macaque, Burmese,Macaque, Burmese Long-Tailed,Macaque, Crab-Eating,Monkey, Crab Eating
D008335 Mandibular Condyle The posterior process on the ramus of the mandible composed of two parts: a superior part, the articular portion, and an inferior part, the condylar neck. Condyle, Mandibular,Condyles, Mandibular,Mandibular Condyles
D002356 Cartilage A non-vascular form of connective tissue composed of CHONDROCYTES embedded in a matrix that includes CHONDROITIN SULFATE and various types of FIBRILLAR COLLAGEN. There are three major types: HYALINE CARTILAGE; FIBROCARTILAGE; and ELASTIC CARTILAGE. Cartilages
D002358 Cartilage, Articular A protective layer of firm, flexible cartilage over the articulating ends of bones. It provides a smooth surface for joint movement, protecting the ends of long bones from wear at points of contact. Articular Cartilage,Articular Cartilages,Cartilages, Articular
D003238 Connective Tissue Tissue that supports and binds other tissues. It consists of CONNECTIVE TISSUE CELLS embedded in a large amount of EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX. Connective Tissues,Tissue, Connective,Tissues, Connective
D004425 Ear Cartilage Cartilage of the EAR AURICLE and the EXTERNAL EAR CANAL. Auricular Cartilage,Ear Cartilages,External Ear Cartilage,Auricular Cartilages,Cartilage, Auricular,Cartilage, Ear,Cartilage, External Ear,Cartilages, Auricular,Cartilages, Ear,Cartilages, External Ear,External Ear Cartilages
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D013704 Temporomandibular Joint An articulation between the condyle of the mandible and the articular tubercle of the temporal bone. TMJ,Joint, Temporomandibular,Joints, Temporomandibular,Temporomandibular Joints

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