title: High-gap arthroplasty for the treatment of bony ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint: report of case.
abstract: With the aid of recent refinements in temporomandibular joint surgery, it is often possible to release a bony ankylosis directly within the joint space. The causes of bony ankylosis, various surgical techniques, and preoperative management are discussed within the framework of this report of case.
mesh_terms: D000844:Ankylosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy; D011428:Proplast; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D011428:Proplast