title: Congenital temporomandibular joint ankylosis: clinical characterization and natural history of four unrelated affected individuals.
abstract: The objective of this study was to describe four unrelated patients affected by congenital temporomandibular joint ankylosis. Clinical delineation, natural history, and possible etiologies are discussed. Clinical aspects that are important for follow-up are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Genetics, Medical Sciences Faculty, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. vlopes@fcm.unicamp.br
authors.forename: Vera Lúcia
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Gil-da-Silva-Lopes
authors.forename: Daniela Varela
authors.initials: DV
authors.lastname: Luquetti
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000151:congenital* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000002:abnormalities; D008844:Micrognathism / Q000473:pathology; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000002:abnormalities; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000151:congenital* / Q000503:physiopathology