title: [Temporomandibular ankylosis in Gabon (apropos of 13 case reports)].
abstract: The authors report on 13 cases of temporomandibular ankylosis observed in Gabon. Based on an epidemiologic and etio-pathogenic study, they dwell on the existing therapy of this affection, i.e. broad osteotomy with silicone interposition followed by mechanotherapy prolonged in time. Prophylaxis is discussed in the framework of Primary Health Care.
authors.affiliation: Médecin des Armées, Lyon, France.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Rives
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cantaloube
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kremer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005681:Gabon; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers
vernacular_title: Les ankyloses temporo mandibulaires au Gabon (à propos de 13 observations).