Abstract:Background and Objective: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis has a severe impact on function and growth. Several treatments have been proposed with limited success and significant morbidity. In the growing patient, alloplastic TMJ reconstruction (TMJR) is usually reserved as the last resource. The purpose of this article was to perform a narrative review to access the feasibility of treating ankylosis in the growing patients with alloplastic implants.Methods: A comprehensive electronic search was conducte… Show more
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