title: Temporomandibular joint ankylosis in rheumatoid arthritis. A case report.
abstract: Rheumatoid arthritis can result in ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint. The objectives of treatment are to maintain ascending mandibular ramus height, improve joint function and prevent occlusal-facial deformity. These are achieved by the use of a glenoid fossa-condylar total joint replacement prosthesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lurie
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Lownie
mesh_terms: D000844:Ankylosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery