Open AccessDiagnosis of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis in children
Author(s) -
Priya Shetty,
Ann Mary Thomas,
B Sowmya
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of the indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry/journal of indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.378
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3905
pISSN - 0970-4388
DOI - 10.4103/0970-4388.135848
Subject(s) - ankylosis , medicine , temporomandibular joint , orthodontics , psychosocial , condyle , dentistry , psychiatry
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis involves fusion of the mandibular condyle with the base of the skull. It results in functional, esthetic, and psychosocial limitations, if it affects children at an early age. Hence, it is important to recognize and diagnose the pathology and provide immediate treatment alternatives to improve the patient condition. In this case report, we highlight the diagnostic perspective of TMJ ankylosis in children, and the use of 3D computed tomography as an effective diagnostic aid.