Abstract
The aim of this article is to present the course of the condition in a case of congenital temporomandibular joint ankylosis that caused facial disfigurement, significant reduction of mouth opening, difficulty in feeding and breathing, and general interference with physical development.
MeSH terms
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Abnormalities, Multiple
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Airway Obstruction / etiology
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Ankylosis / congenital*
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Ankylosis / surgery
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Arthroplasty / methods
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Child, Preschool
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Dwarfism / complications
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Dyspnea / etiology
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Female
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Humans
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Mandible / abnormalities*
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Mandible / surgery
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Mastication
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Maxillofacial Development
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Orthodontic Appliances
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Physical Therapy Modalities
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Retrognathia / etiology
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Retrognathia / surgery
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Skull / abnormalities
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / congenital*
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / surgery
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Thinness / etiology