title: Temporomandibular ankylosis.
abstract: Temporomandibular ankylosis is commonly seen in children and young adults. Trauma in childhood is the commonest cause. Treatment of choice is by surgical intervention. Depending upon the local findings a gap arthroplasty or interposition arthroplasty is the procedure carried out. Early mobilisation is recommended.
mesh_terms: D000844:Ankylosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001178:Arthroplasty; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*