The Biomet Microfixation TMJ  Replacement System is a total joint prosthesis designed to replace a compromised temporomandibular joint.  Biomet Microfixation incorporates Biomet’s 30 years of Orthopedic total joint experience into the design and materials utilized in the Biomet Microfixation TMJ prosthesis system.

The Biomet Microfixation TMJ Replacement System has been manufactured and clinically used since July 1995 under an approved investigational device exemption (IDE) from the FDA. Since 1995, over 400 patients have been implanted with the prosthesis.

The original clinical study was conducted on 200 patients and yielded a 96% patient success rate.

Indications:Arthritic conditions: osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis ;Ankylosis including but not limited to recurrent ankylosis with excessive heterotopic bone formation;Revision procedures where other treatments have failed (e.g. alloplastic reconstruction, autogenous grafts) ;Avascular necrosis ;Multiply operated joints ;Fracture Functional deformity ;Benign neoplasms ;Malignancy (e.g. post-tumor excision) Degenerated or resorbed joints with severe anatomic discrepancies ;Developmental abnormality .