Management of congenital bilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis with secondary mandibular hypoplasia

J Pediatr Surg. 2008 Oct;43(10):e27-30. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.05.029.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple
  • Airway Obstruction / etiology
  • Ankylosis / congenital*
  • Ankylosis / surgery
  • Arthroplasty / methods
  • Child, Preschool
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Dwarfism / complications
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mandible / abnormalities*
  • Mandible / surgery
  • Mastication
  • Maxillofacial Development
  • Orthodontic Appliances
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Retrognathia / etiology
  • Retrognathia / surgery
  • Skull / abnormalities
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / congenital*
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / surgery
  • Thinness / etiology