Unfavourable results in temporomandibular joint ankylosis surgery

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is a debilitating condition usually afflicting children and young adults. Treatment is surgical, i.e., release of the ankylosed joint/s with or without interposition arthroplasty and correction of secondary deformities (mandibular retrusion and asymmetry) This...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Jagannathan, Mukund, Munoli, Amarnath V.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publication & Media Pvt Ltd 2013
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Review Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3901904/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24501459
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0970-0358.118598
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Sumario:Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is a debilitating condition usually afflicting children and young adults. Treatment is surgical, i.e., release of the ankylosed joint/s with or without interposition arthroplasty and correction of secondary deformities (mandibular retrusion and asymmetry) This article deals with identifying potential setbacks in TMJ ankylosis surgery and preventing them.

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