Ankylosis

07/01/1990 - "Interposition of a sheet of silastic for a period of 3-6 months has proven very useful as it has in surgery for ankylosis. "
04/01/2006 - "Use of silastic as interpositional material in the management of unilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis."
02/01/1976 - "A carved piece of Silastic, designed to conform to the recontoured roof of the glenoid fossa, has produced excellent results in cases of ankylosis; it served well in this case. "
03/01/2010 - "For true ankylosis silastic (sheeting or blocks) is felt to be the best material for interposition following osteotomy. "
03/01/2010 - "In 40 patients a true ankylosis was treated surgically by applying one of the two protocols: Either by interposing silastic sheetings or by implanting a TMJ prosthesis made of metal and consisting of 2 parts, a condylar head and a temporal fossa. "

01/01/2010 - "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."
12/01/2009 - "To preliminarily evaluate the method of using titanium condylar protheses in management of traumatic temporomandibular joint ankylosis. "
11/01/1997 - "By a surgical way were successfully eliminated posttraumatic ankylosis and contracture of temporomandibular articulations with use of titanium endoprosthesis and semi-joints. "
12/01/2006 - "The present clinical study investigated the outcome of intentional replantation using resection of the ankylosed sites of the root, extraoral endodontic treatment using titanium posts and Emdogain for periodontal healing following trauma-related ankylosis. "
09/01/1974 - "A stainless-steel or titanium prosthetic replacement for the trochlea and capitellum was developed and used in ten elbows, five with post-traumatic lesions, three with rheumatoid arthritis, and two with ankylosis secondary to hemophilia. "

07/01/2012 - "Distal tarsal joint ankylosis with ethanol should be considered a safe and economic treatment in cases of distal tarsal joint OA that fail to show long-term improvement with intra-articular corticosteroid treatment. "
07/01/2012 - "REASONS FOR PERFORMING THIS STUDY: Intra-articular ethanol has been described to promote distal tarsal joint ankylosis. "
07/01/2012 - "To describe and evaluate the results of treatment of distal tarsal joint OA by facilitated ankylosis stimulated by intra-articular ethanol injection. "
07/01/2013 - "A more economical technique was sought using intra-articular ethyl alcohol injections to facilitate ankylosis. "
07/01/2013 - "Retrospective evaluation of facilitated pastern ankylosis using intra-articular ethanol injections: 34 cases (2006-2012)."

01/01/2015 - "Multivariate Cox's proportional hazard analysis showed that the use of adalimumab as the first TNF-α inhibitor was less likely to lead to switching and complete ankylosis of the sacroiliac joints was more likely to lead to switching. "
09/01/2008 - "To evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of adalimumab in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and total spinal ankylosis (TSA). "
09/01/2008 - "Adalimumab effectively reduces the signs and symptoms of active ankylosing spondylitis in patients with total spinal ankylosis."

11/01/2002 - "In contrast to rheumatoid arthritis, disease modifying antirheumatic drugs have not been proved effective against inflammation and progressive ankylosis. "

08/01/2014 - "The preoperative fabrication of DOSs compared with the intraoperative fabrication of COSs resulted in a shorter treatment time and improved mandibular deviation correction in the treatment of children with unilateral TMJ ankylosis."

05/01/2012 - "This paper postulates some critical biological factors responsible for re-ankylosis based on which a novel treatment modality is also proposed."

05/01/2012 - "Emdogain Plus seems to have a protective role against ankylosis in this type of defect."
02/01/2005 - "It is concluded that Emdogain was not able to prevent or cure ankylosis."
02/01/2005 - "These teeth were all extracted, the ankylosis sites removed and the root and socket treated with Emdogain. "
10/01/2003 - "The present experiment was performed to assess whether Emdogain applied on the root surface of extracted teeth or teeth previously exposed to root planning can protect the tooth from ankylosis following re-implantation. "
02/01/2001 - "The EMDOGAIN group showed a higher incidence of healed PDL, while controls showed a higher incidence of ankylosis. "

10/01/2013 - "Intracellular and extracellular activity of these factors is regulated by the PPi-generating ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase (ENPP1) , the PPi-transporter progressive ankylosis (ANK) protein, the PPi-degrading/Pi-generating ectoenzyme alkaline phosphatase (ALPL, TNAP) , and PHEX endopeptidase. "
02/01/2006 - "Time-course experiments also indicated rapid regulation (by 6 hours) of genes concerned with phosphate/pyrophosphate homeostasis, including the mouse progressive ankylosis gene (Ank), plasma cell membrane glycoprotein-1 (Pc-1), tissue nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (Tnap), and the Pit1 Na-P(i) cotransporter. "
08/01/2010 - "As the human homologue of the mouse progressive ankylosis (ANKH) and alkaline phosphatase (ALPL) are known functional partners of ENPP1 in bone mineralization, we hypothesized that these genes may also be jointly involved in determining obesity features. "
11/01/2004 - "We have shown previously that the genetic ablation of tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (TNALP) function leads to amelioration of soft-tissue ossification in mouse models of osteoarthritis and ankylosis (i.e., Enpp1-/- and ank/ank mutant mice). "
05/01/2010 - "The tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (TNAP) isozyme is centrally involved in the control of normal skeletal mineralization and pathophysiological abnormalities that lead to disease states such as hypophosphatasia, osteoarthritis, ankylosis and vascular calcification. "

01/01/2014 - "We recently have reported on a novel ankylosis gene that is closely linked to the Enpp1 (ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 1) gene on chromosome 10. "
05/01/2012 - "PDL tissues obtained from healthy individuals featured higher basal expression of key PP(i) regulators, genes ALPL, progressive ankylosis protein (ANKH), and ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 1 (ENPP1), versus paired pulp tissues. "
05/01/2010 - "MC3T3-E1 cells differentiated into mature osteoblasts and showed expression of ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase phosphodiesterase 1, while mouse progressive ankylosis gene expression remained unchanged. "
01/01/2015 - "Studies of the TNAP knockout mice and their double knockouts with ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 1 or progressive ankylosis protein revealed that pyridoxal phosphate and inorganic pyrophosphate are natural substrates of TNAP. "
07/01/2012 - "The expression of PP(i) regulatory genes was altered in HPP pulp cells, including reduction in the progressive ankylosis gene (ANKH) and increased ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 1 (ENPP1). "

03/01/2012 - "Those undergoing gap arthroplasty had a significantly greater maximal incisal opening than the group undergoing ankylosis resection and ramus-condyle unit reconstruction. "
01/01/2006 - "Gap arthroplasty showed good results when treating TMJ ankylosis."
11/01/2009 - "Take down of hip ankylosis and implantation of a total hip arthroplasty (THA) is believed to be a promising treatment option. "
12/01/2010 - "This study sought to determine the efficacy of interpositional arthroplasty with temporalis muscle and fascia flap in the treatment of unilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis in adults. "
02/01/2005 - "This study aims to determine the efficacy of arthroplasty and interpositional fascia flap in the treatment of unilateral and bilateral TMJ ankylosis in three young adult men. "

12/01/2014 - "The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of temporalis muscle-fascia graft, fresh and cryopreserved human amniotic membrane as an interpositional material in preventing temporomandibular joint ankylosis in a rabbit model. "
09/01/2014 - "This study was conducted to determine the efficacy of using the autogeneous coronoid process as free graft for reconstruction of mandibular condyle and to achieve structural, functional, as well as esthetic rehabilitation of patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis. "
07/01/2010 - "Comparison of clinical efficacy of temporalis myofascial flap and dermal graft as interpositional material in treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis."
09/01/2015 - "This study indicates that using costochondral grafts to reconstruct TMJ ankylosis in children provides a good result."
09/01/2015 - "Costochondral Graft as Interpositional material for TMJ Ankylosis in Children: A Clinical Study."

07/01/2014 - "Distraction osteogenesis is a stable and beneficial treatment option for temporomandibular joint ankylosis patients with obstructive sleep apnoea."
07/01/2009 - "Distraction osteogenesis is an effective reconstruction method for TMJ ankylosis, matching the gold standard of costochondral grafting."
02/01/2014 - "Neocondyle formation by transport distraction osteogenesis using the in-house distraction device is a promising treatment option for TMJ reconstruction in ankylosis patients. "
02/01/2014 - "This clinical and radiographic study investigated the use of transport distraction osteogenesis in unilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis patients. "
03/01/2010 - "The present study evaluated the simultaneous correction of bilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis with mandibular micrognathia using internal distraction osteogenesis (DO) with the help of a 3-dimensional craniomaxillofacial model technique. "

10/01/2005 - "58/273 teeth showed one or other form of resorption, 37/273 teeth showed ankylosis, 30/273 showed no important changes in pulp chamber size, 104/273 showed major discoloration after transplantation, 92/273 teeth showed positive results for cold test after transplantation and 26/273 teeth showed clinically unacceptable pocket depth. "
03/01/2002 - "Short-term results from this case indicate that EMD application was effective in the transplantation of an inversely impacted and immature tooth and that EMD might contribute to the growth of dental root and to the prevention of ankylosis."
07/01/2005 - "In this study, we focused on the role of mechanical stimuli in preventing ankylosis using an animal model of tooth transplantation assessed by histologic observation and evaluation of proliferating PDL cells. "
09/01/2013 - "Additionally, an early diagnosis makes it possible to plan a transplantation under favorable circumstances, as that is the only way to halt the ankylosis and to achieve an adequate implantation. "
09/01/2013 - "This article describes the biological principles for transplantation using double periodontal ligament stimulation, explains the surgical techniques and provides several examples to expand on the treatment of impacted canines, whether or not they present with idiopathic ankylosis. "

01/01/1994 - "Stapedectomy in type II malformations (stapedo-vestibular ankylosis) gave the best results but this procedure also carries the highest risk for the inner ear. "
07/19/1975 - " One of these, stapediovestibular ankylosis, can be treated by stapedectomy, and hearing can therefore be improved. "
12/01/2012 - "The aim of this study was to re-assess the taste function before and after stapes surgery in patients with unilateral stapes ankylosis. "
10/01/2012 - "A total of 57 patients with stapes ankylosis, who underwent unilateral stapedectomies were analyzed. "
09/01/2011 - "To describe the audiometric results after stapes surgery in a consecutive series of patients with stapes footplate ankylosis combined with another ossicular middle ear anomaly. "