Temporomandibular joint ankylosis in children.

Abstract

Ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a clinical manifestation with multiple etiologies that interferes with the growth of the affected condyle, owing to its fusion with both the glenoid cavity and the skull base with a limitation of mandibular movement, occlusion or forced semi-occlusion, speech and feeding difficulties, and facial asymmetry. Diagnosis and treatment of these oral manifestations are complex, involving several health practitioners such physicians, dental surgeons, physiotherapists, and psychologists. The purpose of this paper is to report a case of a 3-year-old female who presented with limited mouth opening and facial deformity due to birth trauma, which resulted in right TMJ ankylosis and consequently affected the child's growth and 'social' life.

• Authors: Lucia Helena Raymundo de Andrade, Maria Aparecida de Albuquerque Cavalcante, Rubens Raymundo Jr, Ivete Pomarico Ribeiro de Souza
• Journal: Journal of dentistry for children (Chicago, Ill.) (J Dent Child (Chic)) Vol. 76 Issue 1 Pg. 41-5 ( 2009) ISSN: 1935-5068 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 19341578 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Ankylosis (etiology, physiopathology, psychology)
• Birth Injuries (complications)
• Child, Preschool
• Female
• Humans
• Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (etiology, physiopathology, psychology)