Is a deep subfascial approach better than the subfascial apporach to temporo-mandibular joint in terms of facial nerve injury and quality of life?

Purpose: The objective of the study was to compare the deep subfascial approach to subfascial approach in terms of facial nerve injury and quality of life.

Materials And Methods: A randomized study was performed from August 2013 to March 2017 on 24 patients with unilateral TMJ ankylosis. The subjects were randomly allotted to either Group I (12, Deep Subfascial) or Group II (12, Subfascial).