“Interposition arthroplasty for TMJ Ankylosis with temporalis muscle flap: our experience and method”
Abstract
Temporomandibular joint ankylosis leads to
restricted mouth opening and mandibular growth
disturbances if not treated early. It can lead to problems
with chewing, speech and oral hygiene.1-3 Interposition
arthroplasty has become the standard method of surgical
intervention 5,6 with various autogenous and alloplastic
materials.4,5,7We share our experience in 6 cases were we
used temporalis muscle flap as interpositional material.
Here we describe our modification and advantages of
routing the muscle beneath the zygomatic arch to fill the
gap created.
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