Temporomandibular joint ankylosis secondary to Marie-Strümpell disease.
Marie-Strümpell disease, or ankylosing spondylitis, is a severe arthritic disorder that may involve the TMJs. Bony alkylosis may result and cause lack of jaw mobility. Familiarity with this disease entity and other arthritic disorders is a necessity for the dentist and oral surgeons.
D000328:Adult; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000150:complications*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint