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Ankylosis of temporomandibular joint in children

Author(s) -

UM Das,

R Keerthi,

DP Ashwin,

R Venkatasubramanian,

Deepthi Reddy,

Natasha Shiggaon

Publication year - 2009

Publication title -

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 - 10.4103/0970-4388.55338

Subject(s) - medicine , ankylosis , temporomandibular joint , physical examination , condyle , dentistry , radiography , orthodontics , surgery

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis or hypomobility involves fusion of the mandibular condyle to the base of the skull. It is a major clinical problem that affects many patients suffering from facial trauma, infection, or systemic disease. The treatment of TMJ ankylosis poses a significant challenge because of technical difficulties and a high incidence of recurrence.

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