Introduction: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis involves the fusion of the mandibular condyle to the glenoid fossa, the skull base. The dilemma with regards to treatment planning whether distraction is done before gap arthroplasty or as a simultaneous procedure or after gap arthroplasty is still a controversy. In an attempt to carry out both the procedures simultaneously there is loss of vector control of the distal segment and the risk of pseudoarthrosis at the osteotomy site. This combined problem could be overcome by the use of total alloplastic joint prosthesis which offers a firm posterior stop for the proximal segment and negates aggressive physiotherapy.
Material And Methods: The reference literatures were retrieved from Pub Med and Science Direct database. Three case reports of bilateral recurrent TMJ ankylosis successfully treated with custom made total TMJ by the authors are illustrated.
Conclusion: The purpose of this article is to review the world literature on various alloplastic joints available for TMJ reconstruction and to introduce our indigenous total joint prosthesis in the management of recurrent ankylosis.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4518806 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12663-013-0565-9 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Multidisciplinary approach to occlusal rehabilitation in a patient with true hemifacial hyperplasia and temporomandibular joint ankylosis: a case report.
BMC Oral Health
December 2024
Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Background: This case report details a true hemifacial hyperplasia with temporomandibular joint ankylosis case managed through a multidisciplinary approach involving department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, and prosthodontics.
Case Presentation: A 42-year-old female patient presented with a chief complaint of limited mouth opening. Clinically, the patient exhibited severe facial asymmetry due to hyperplasia of the left facial region.
Effectiveness of caudal segmental mandibulectomy in a cat: clinical and tomographic outcomes.
JFMS Open Rep
December 2024
Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Ozzano E (BO), Italy.
Case Summary: A 1-year-old spayed female domestic British Shorthair cat was presented for facial trauma; there were multiple mandibular fractures involving the right temporomandibular joint (TMJ) that were managed conservatively. After 2 months, the owner reported a gradual onset of the cat's inability to open its mouth and subsequent inappetence. The maximum mouth opening (MMO) measured 7 mm.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCAD/CAM surgical guides and pre-bent distractors: Enhancing precision in MDO for severe dentofacial deformities secondary to TMJ ankylosis.
J Craniomaxillofac Surg
December 2024
State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China. Electronic address:
Background: This study aimed to compare the different outcomes of mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) using computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) surgical guides accompanied by pre-bent distractors versus CAD/CAM surgical guides with commercial distractors.
Methods: Twenty-eight patients with severe dentofacial deformities secondary to unilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis (TMJA) were retrospectively enrolled. Ten parameters associated with MDO were measured preoperatively, virtually, and postoperatively.
Does a Modified Endaural Incision Reduce Facial Nerve Injury and Improve Cosmesis When Compared to the Modified Pre-Auricular Incision for Management of Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis?
J Oral Maxillofac Surg
October 2024
Professor and Head, Faculty of Dentistry, Division of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh, India.
Background: Facial nerve injury (FNI) and unesthetic scar are distressing complications of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery. Insufficient evidence on whether a modified endaural incision can reduce FNI and serve as an aesthetic alternative is a concern.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the postoperative FNI and surgical scar cosmesis using modified endaural incision (Inviscision approach [IA]) and modified preauricular incision (Alkayat-Bramley approach [ABA]) in TMJ ankylosis.
Unravelling the unique case of congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of face with its rare associations-A case report.
J Oral Biol Craniofac Res
October 2024
Department of ENT, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, 151001, India.
Article Synopsis
- Congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of facial (CIL-F) is a rare fat tissue tumor that causes progressive facial deformities affecting bones, muscles, and joints.
- A unique case is presented involving a young patient with CIL-F who also suffered from left-sided temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis, leading to facial swelling and limited mouth opening.
- The report emphasizes the importance of imaging techniques like CT and MRI in diagnosing CIL-F and discusses its rare associations, including TMJ ankylosis and extraocular muscle hypertrophy.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!