Interposition arthroplasty of temporomandibular joint ankylosis using temporalis muscle flap: our experience [PDF]
Ankylosis is defined as loss of joint movement resulting from fusion of bones within the joint or calcification of the ligaments around it. Satisfactory surgical correction of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is limited by a high recurrence rate ...
Nilam U. Sathe+4 more
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Management of Traumatically Intruded Permanent Incisors during an Ongoing Orthodontic Treatment [PDF]
Intrusive luxation is one of the most severe types of dental trauma that needs immediate intervention. Various treatment modalities are passive, active, and surgical repositioning performed to prevent healing complications such as root resorption, pulp ...
Varuni Iyer+2 more
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Bifid mandibular condyle with ankylosis in a 3-year-old child: A rare presentation and review
Bifid mandibular condyle with ankylosis is an extremely rare condition and may arise as a developmental or traumatic defect. It may be associated with ankylosis.
Sneedha Mainali, Shobha Tandon
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Three Dimensional Morphological Grading of Ankylosed TMJ for Surgical Planning: A Retrospective Observational Study [PDF]
Introduction: Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) ankylosis remains an enigma in craniofacial surgery due to the challenges encountered while restoring mouth opening, facial form and airway to normalcy.
Rabin Chacko, Saurabh Kumar, Arun Paul
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Background The inability to assess structural changes in facet joints is a limitation of established radiographic scoring systems for ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
Tae-Han Lee+4 more
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New progress in the pathogenesis of traumatic temporomandibular joint ankylosis
Traumatic temporomandibular joint ankylosis refers to fibrous or bony fusion between the condyle and the glenoid fossa. It can cause problems with mouth-opening limitations, mastication difficulties, obstructive sleep apnea and hypopnea syndrome.
HU Kaijin+3 more
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Interpositional arthroplasty with temporal muscle flap – a surgical alternative for condylar ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint [PDF]
Ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is characterized by a bony or fibrous fusion between the articular fossa and the condyle. It represents one of the greatest therapeutic challenges in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Several treatments have
Carlos Eduardo de Jesus Bastos+5 more
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Interpositional Gap Arthroplasty by Versatile Pedicled Temporalis Myofascial Flap in the Management of Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis- A Case Series Study [PDF]
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) ankylosis is a situation in which the mandibular condyle is fused to the glenoid fossa by bone or fibrous tissue. The management of TMJ ankylosis has a complicated chore and it is challenging for the maxillofacial surgeon ...
Vikas Aneja+5 more
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Idiopathic External Cervical Resorption of the Impacted Second Premolar: A Case Report
The tooth impaction of the lower second premolars is an occasional condition but is still seen in clinical practice with a prevalence of 0.6–2.6%. The present case report describes a rare condition of the lower second premolar impaction.
Eglė Zasčiurinskienė+3 more
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Replantation and retention of ankylosed tooth after pubertal growth spurt enables stepwise replacement of both central incisors with implants. Partial extraction contributes to natural gingival contour.
Rok Gašperšič+3 more
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