Open AccessTMJ Ankylosis Management: Our Experience
Author(s) -
Satyapriya Shivakotee,
Suresh Me,
M. E. Sham,
Veerendra Kumar,
Archana Shrivastava
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery/journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.293
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0974-942X
pISSN - 0972-8279
DOI - 10.1007/s12663-019-01293-y
Subject(s) - medicine , ankylosis , temporomandibular joint , oral and maxillofacial surgery , dentistry , otorhinolaryngology , trismus , distraction osteogenesis , surgery , orthodontics , distraction , neuroscience , biology
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is an extremely disabling affliction that causes problems in mastication, digestion, speech, appearance and hygiene. Surgery of TMJ ankylosis needs careful evaluation and planning to yield predictable results. Temporomandibular joint ankylosis is very common among young children. The aim of treatment is not only to treat the movement of the joint but also to prevent relapse.