Use of temporalis fascia as an interpositional arthroplasty in temporomandibular joint ankylosis —A case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Kumar RA*, Kumar S , Rastogi S , Kukreja P

Volume : 1, Issue : 2, Year : 2013

Article Page : 116-119

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Abstract

Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is an extremely disabling affliction that causes problems in mastication, digestion, speech, appearance and hygiene. Surgery of TMJ ankylosis needs careful evaluation and planning to yield predictable results. Ankylosis may be corrected surgically by an array of procedures like gap arthroplasty, joint reconstruction and interpositional arthroplasty. Though many types of autogenous grafts andalloplastic materials areavailable forthe interpositioning, thetemporalis muscle graft offers significant advantages like ease of harvesting, munimal donor sitemorbidity andeffective coverage of thearthroplasty site.

Keywords: Temporo-mandibular Joint Ankylosis, Interpositional Arthroplasty, TMJ Surgery, Temporalis Muscle, Temporal Fascia.

How to cite : Kumar Ra, Kumar S, Rastogi S, Kukreja P, Use of temporalis fascia as an interpositional arthroplasty in temporomandibular joint ankylosis —A case report. J Dent Spec 2013;1(2):116-119

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