Abstract |
Temporomandibular joint ( TMJ) ankylosis is characterized by a bony mass that generally creates difficulty in 1 direction, opening the mouth. In this paper, the patient who presented was experiencing difficulty in 2 directions, both in opening and closing the mouth. A rare disabling condition of mastication and bidirectional ankylosis and its surgical treatment have been presented. Bidirectional temporomandibular joint ankylosis is a rare condition that disables the patient both to open and close the mouth. The left side of type 2 ankylosis (Sawhney, Plast Reconstr Surg 1986;77:29-38) was treated conservatively. Disc was preserved and used as interpositional material. In treatment of the right side, which was type 4 ankylosis (Sawhney, Plast Reconstr Surg 1986;77:29-38), a gap was created, and then, a titanium fossa implant was placed to prevent ankylosis.
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Authors | Orhan Güven |
Journal | The Journal of craniofacial surgery
(J Craniofac Surg)
Vol. 21
Issue 1
Pg. 106-10
(Jan 2010)
ISSN: 1536-3732 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 20061965
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Ankylosis
(physiopathology, surgery)
- Child
- Humans
- Male
- Mastication
(physiology)
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
(physiopathology, surgery)
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