Article type :
Case Report
Author :
Kumar RA, Kumar S, Rastogi S, Kukreja P
Volume :
1
Issue :
2
Abstract :
Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is an extremely disabling affliction that causes problems in mastication, digestion, speech, appearance and hygiene. Surgery of TMJ ankylosis needs careful evaluation and planning to yield predictable results. Ankylosis may be corrected surgically by an array of procedures like gap arthroplasty, joint reconstruction and interpositional arthroplasty. Though many types of autogenous grafts andalloplastic materials areavailable forthe interpositioning, thetemporalis muscle graft offers significant advantages like ease of harvesting, munimal donor sitemorbidity andeffective coverage of thearthroplasty site.
Keywords: Temporo-mandibular Joint Ankylosis, Interpositional Arthroplasty, TMJ Surgery, Temporalis Muscle, Temporal Fascia.