Functional restoration by gap arthroplasty in temporomandibular joint ankylosis

1999 ◽  
Vol 87 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajoy Roychoudhury ◽  
Hari Parkash ◽  
Anjan Trikha
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Functional Restoration ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis ◽  
Gap Arthroplasty ◽  
Joint Ankylosis

Gap arthroplasty of temporomandibular joint ankylosis by transoral access: a case series

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (12) ◽  
pp. 1468-1472 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Rajan ◽  
N.V.V. Reddy ◽  
A. Potturi ◽  
D. Jhawar ◽  
P.V. Muralidhar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis ◽  
Gap Arthroplasty ◽  
Joint Ankylosis

scholarly journals Gap Arthroplasty of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-31
Author(s):  
Ferdinand Z. Guintu ◽  
Alexander T. Laoag ◽  
Joselito F. David
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Tmj Ankylosis ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis ◽  
Gap Arthroplasty ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Preauricular Approach ◽  
Temporal Bones ◽  
Joint Ankylosis

Objective: To present a case of bilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis that was managed successfully through gap arthroplasty. Methods: Design:   Case report Setting:   Tertiary Government Hospital Patient:   One Results: A 25-year-old man presented with inability to open his mouth for 18 years after direct trauma to his chin.  CT scan showed bilateral bony fusion of condyles to glenoid fossae, hypertrophic sclerosis and fusion of the condylar heads to the temporal bones. He underwent bilateral gap arthroplasty via preauricular approach with creation of a 15 mm space on the mandibular fossa. As of latest follow up, the patient maintained an inter-alveolar distance of 30 mm for 5 months postoperatively, through continuous aggressive mouth opening exercises. Conclusion:      Gap arthroplasty may be an efficient procedure for temporomandibular joint ankylosis in achieving satisfactory post-operative inter-alveolar opening and articular function. Early and meticulous rehabilitation is required to prevent relapse. Long-term follow up is recommended to document possible recurrence.   Keywords: temporomandibular joint ankylosis, gap arthroplasty, TMJ ankylosis, ankylosis

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