Modifications of the inverted T-shaped silicone implant for treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis

Interpositional arthroplasty using autogenous costal cartilage graft for temporomandibular joint ankylosis in adults

“…The interpositional material may be alloplastic (with the advantages of having no donor site and being available in unlimited quantity), and silicon, titanium, proplast, ticonium, stainless steel, acrylic, vitallium and Medpor have been used 5,6,18 . But there remain problems of possible fragmentation with foreign body reaction, instability, infection and extrusion.…”

Treatment of TMJ ankylosis in Jordanian children – a comparison of two surgical techniques

“…Although the incidence of ankylosis in children less than 13-years-old is small (Al-Aboosi and Perriman, 1976;Adekeye, 1980), the condition is a distressing affliction that denies the benefits of normal diet, and causes severe facial disfigurement as well as significant psychological stress (Güven, 2004;Karaca et al, 2004). Sawhney (1986) classified temporomandibular joint ankylosis in children, and identified four different types: type one, minimal bony fusion, but extensive fibrous adhesions around the joint.…”

Navigation-guided gap arthroplasty in the treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis

“…Rehabilitating the mandibular movement and function, preventing reankylosis and promoting mandibular growth are the main treatment objectives. Treatment for TMJ ankylosis includes interpositional arthroplasty, gap arthroplasty and reconstruction of the joint using autogenous or artificial materials 11,15,21 . Wide bone resection of the ankylosis is important to avoid relapses 3 .…”