Temporalis muscle flap in treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis

Temporalis muscle flap in treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis

Background : TMJ Ankylosis is common sequalle of trauma to mandible and / or infection. The aim of the study was to use and describes our surgical experience in treatment of TMJ ankylosis by the Temporalis muscle flap. Materials and methods : In this study ; 6 patients including 4 females and 2 male...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the college of dentistry 2009, Vol.21 (2), p.95-99
Hauptverfasser: al-Kubaysi, Kamal T., al-Rawi, Muhammad K., Rashid, Rafil Hamid, al-Dulaymi, Tahrir N. N.
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Sprache:eng
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Ankylosis
Temporalis muscle
Temporomandibular joint
Treatment
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Zusammenfassung:Background : TMJ Ankylosis is common sequalle of trauma to mandible and / or infection. The aim of the study was to use and describes our surgical experience in treatment of TMJ ankylosis by the Temporalis muscle flap. Materials and methods : In this study ; 6 patients including 4 females and 2 males who have TMJ ankylosis were treated in maxillofacial surgery department, Ramadi General Hospital, Anbar Dental College. Results : Satisfactory surgical correction of temporomandibular joint ankylosis is obtained. Conclusion : There is evidence for successful use of temporalis muscle flap in treatment of TMJ ankylosis.
ISSN:1680-0087
2311-5270