Comparison of Soft Tissue Chin Thickness in Adult Patients With Various Mandibular Divergence Patterns.

Objective This study aimed to compare the soft tissue chin (STC) thickness at different levels in patients presenting for orthodontic treatment with different vertical facial types. Materials and methods This comparative cross-sectional study was conducted at Sharif Medical & Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan, on 195 subjects. Patients presenting for orthodontic treatment, both genders, aged from 18 to 32 years, and Pakistani nationals were included.

Comparative evaluation of temporal fascia and dermal fat graft in the management of temporomandibular joint ankylosis.

Introduction: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is a debilitating condition usually afflicting children and young adults, causing long-term functional, aesthetic, and severe psychological impacts on the lives of these patients.

Objective: To compare the postoperative outcomes after using one of the most commonly employed inter-positional graft, i.e.

Ramal Growth Assessment in Temporo-Mandibular Joint Ankylosis in Growing Patient Without Growth Centre Transplantation: Radiograph Based Study.

Introduction: The treatment of temporomandibular joint is mainly surgical and aims at restoring the function of joint and correcting the aesthetics deformity caused by ankylosis. Studies are available in the literature which showed that there is osteogenic potential in condylar stump remaining after gap arthroplasty, especially in children. Our objective was to assess the growth of ramus operated after surgery using orthopantomogram as the tool of assessment.

A Clinical and Radiological Investigation of the Use of Dermal Fat Graft as an Interpositional Material in Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis Surgery.

Management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is mainly through surgical intervention. Interpositional materials are a necessity when it comes to prevention of TMJ re-ankylosis after arthroplasty. Early aggressive postoperative physiotherapy is essential for the prevention or treatment of TMJ hypomobility or ankyloses.