Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis in A Child: Uncommon Etiology “Buckley’s Syndrome”

Abstract

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is characterized by bone and/or fibrous union between the condyle and the glenoid fossa, restricting joint movements. The etiology of ankylosis may be related to infectious processes. We present the case of the bilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis in Buckley's syndrome. It is suggested to be ankylosis secondary to recurrent arthritis of the temporomandibular joint. The treatment was surgical include arthroplasty of the joint cavity, coronoidectomy and reconstruction with autogenous costochondral rib graft.