Treatment of bilateral ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint with temporalis superficial fascia interpositional flap

Ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involves fusion of the mandibular condyle to the base of the skull. Trauma and infection are the leading causes of ankylosis. A case of true bilateral ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint is presented. A 21-year-old male patient had a multiple bone...

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Main Authors: Harmas Yazid Yusuf, Alwin Kasim, Tis Karasutisna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Padjadjaran 2007-03-01
Series:Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry
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Online Access:http://jurnal.unpad.ac.id/pjd/article/view/14188