Bilateral ankylosis of the jaw treated with total alloplastic replacement using the TMJ concepts system in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis.
Minimal documentation exists regarding bilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and surgical management of this specific manifestation. Use of TMJ concepts prostheses in AS patients has not been previously described. This case demonstrates that TMJ replacement with prosthetic joints in AS is technically possible and appropriate.
Manemi
R V
RV
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, North Cumbria Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Carlisle, CA2 7HY, United Kingdom. drravimanemi@rediffmail.com
Fasanmade
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Revington
P J
PJ
D000328:Adult; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000379:methods*; D003722:Dental Alloys; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000150:complications*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D014025:Titanium; D014800:Vitallium
D003722:Dental Alloys; D014800:Vitallium; D014025:Titanium