title: Temporomandibular joint ankylosis in child: a case report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an intracapsular union of the disc-condyle complex to the temporal articular surface that restricts mandibular movements, including the fibrous adhesions or bony fusion between condyle, disc, glenoid fossa, and eminence. It is a serious and disabling condition that may cause problems in mastication, digestion, speech, appearance, and hygiene.
  
  
  METHODS
  This report describes a case of a 12-year-old girl with inability to open her mouth, diagnosed with unilateral right bony TMJ ankylosis. The surgical approach consisted of gap arthroplasty with interpositional temporalis muscle flap followed by vigorous physiotherapy.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The treatment of TMJ ankylosis poses a significant challenge because of technical difficulties and a high incidence of recurrence. Its treatment includes the orthodontist, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, pediatric dentist, and psychologist and physical therapist as part of the healthcare team.
authors: Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors: Rahul J
authors: RJ
authors: Hegde
authors: Vishakha N
authors: VN
authors: Devrukhkar
authors: Sumedh S
authors: SS
authors: Khare
authors: Tanvi A
authors: TA
authors: Saraf
mesh_terms: D000844:Ankylosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013703:Temporal Muscle / Q000637:transplantation; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*