Temporomandibular joint ankylosis surgery in children - Technical note

A variety of techniques have been described in the literature for the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis. However, one of the factors most commonly related to the failure of maintenance mouth opening in the postoperative period is the inadequate excision of the ankylotic mass. Furthermore, the surrounding noble structures, such as the base of the skull, internal maxillary artery and dental germs, are at risk of being affected during the procedure. For this reason, prototyped guides have been proposed to steer osteotomies and resections of the ankylotic block in the TMJ.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Technical Notes Source Type: research