Pathogenesis of post-traumatic ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint: a critical review.
Many factors have been implicated in the development of bony ankylosis following trauma to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or ankylosis that recurs after surgical treatment for the condition. Although many reports have been published, to our knowledge very little has been written about the pathogenesis of the process and there are few scientific studies. Over the last 70 years various treatments have been described. Different methods have been used with perceived favourable outcomes although recurrence remains a problem in many cases, and ankylosis presents a major therapeutic challenge. We present a critical review of published papers and discuss the various hypotheses regarding the pathogenesis of the condition.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. gururaj.arakeri@gmail.com
Gururaj
G
Arakeri
Atul
A
Kusanale
Graeme A
GA
Zaki
Peter A
PA
Brennan
D000844:Ankylosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology*