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Histological fate of abdominal dermis–fat grafts implanted in the temporomandibular joint of the rabbit following condylectomy.

Authors :
Dimitroulis, G.
Slavin, J.
Morrison, W.
Source :
International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery; Feb2011, Vol. 40 Issue 2, p177-183, 7p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Abstract: The histological fate of abdominal dermis–fat grafts implanted into the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) following condylectomy was studied. 21 rabbits underwent left TMJ discectomies and condylectomies; 6 were controls (Group A; no graft used); 15 (Group B) had autogenous abdominal grafts transplanted into the left TMJ. Animals were killed after 4, 12 and 20 weeks. Specimens of the TMJ were histologically and histomorphometrically evaluated. At 4 weeks, fat necrosis was clear in all specimens. The dermis component survived and formed cysts with no necrosis. By 12 weeks, viable fat deposits appeared with no evidence of necrotic fat. At 20 weeks, large amounts of viable fat were present in Group B specimens. Group A had no fat, although the missing condyles regenerated. In the presence of viable fat, Group B showed little condyle regeneration 20 weeks after condylectomy. Non-vascularised fat grafts do not survive transplantation, but stimulate neoadipogenesis. The fate of the dermis component of the graft is independent of the fat component. Fat in the joint space disrupts the regeneration of a new condylar head. Neoadipogensis inhibits growth of new bone and cartilage. This has clinical implications for TMJ ankylosis management and preventing heterotopic bone formation around prosthetic joints. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09015027
Volume :
40
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
58536478
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2010.09.022