Fig. 2From: Temporomandibular joint reconstruction with alloplastic prosthesis: the outcomes of four casesCase 2. a Right condyle was removed (yellow circle) because of carcinoma of the external auditory canal. Intermaxillary fixation screws and elastic bands were used to maintain his occlusion for 8Â months. b At 1Â month after the TMJ reconstruction, intermaxillary fixation screws were removed and stable occlusion was confirmedBack to article page