title: Temporomandibular joint ankylosis: surgical treatment and long-term results.
abstract: The surgical treatment of 26 patients with ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint, as well as various methods and materials used for functional restoration are described. The significance of radical removal of the ankylotic bone, as well as the advantages of the interpositioning of the lyophilized cartilage, are emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Berne, Switzerland.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Raveh
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Vuillemin
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lädrach
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Sutter
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001860:Bone Plates; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005612:Freeze Drying; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D012272:Ribs; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012828:Silicones; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012828:Silicones