Open AccessAnkylosis of temporomandibular joint in children
Author(s) -
Usha Mohan Das,
R Keerthi,
D. P. Ashwin,
R Venkatasubramanian,
Deepthi Reddy,
Natasha Shiggaon
Publication year - 2009
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 - 10.4103/0970-4388.55338
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.