UNILATERAL TMJ ANKYLOSIS: A CASE REPORT
Keywords:
Ankylosis, case report, gap arthroplasty, temporomandibular jointAbstract
Restrictions on mandibular movements, such as the fibrous adhesions or bone fusion between condyle, disc, glenoid fossa, and eminence, are caused by ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is an intracapsular union of the disc–condyle complex to the temporal articular surface. It is a severe and incapacitating ailment that can lead to issues with speech, eating, swallowing, looking well, and maintaining personal hygiene. This report describes a case of a 9-year-old girl who was diagnosed with unilateral right bony TMJ ankylosis and was unable to open her mouth. The surgical management included gap arthroplasty with an interpositional temporalis muscle flap followed by vigorous physiotherapy.
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