title: Management of temporomandibular joint ankylosis.
abstract: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is a pathologic condition where the mandible is fused to the fossa by bony or fibrotic tissues. This interferes with mastication, speech, oral hygiene, and normal life activities, and can be potentially life threatening when struggling to acquire an airway in an emergency. Trauma is the most common cause of TMJ ankylosis, followed by infection. Diagnosis of TMJ ankylosis is usually made by clinical examination and imaging studies. The management goal in TMJ ankylosis is to increase the patient's mandibular function, correct associated facial deformity, decrease pain, and prevent reankylosis.
authors.affiliation: Private practice, Orthodontics, Saint Louis University, St Louis, Missouri, USA. Electronic address: movaheddmd@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Reza
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Movahed
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
authors.forename: Louis G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Mercuri
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D059408:Pain Management; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Ankylosis; Autologous fat grafting; Temporomandibular joint; Total joint replacement