TY  - GEN
ID  - cogprints9165
UR  - http://cogprints.org/9165/
A1  - Baruah, B
A1  - Sengupta, S
A1  - Ilapakurty, B
A1  - Kesari, SP
Y1  - 2013/08/25/
N2  - Temporomandibular joint ankylosis involves fusion of the mandibular condyle to the base of the skull. It is a major clinical problem that affects many patients suffering from facial trauma, infection or systemic disease. The treatment of Temporomandibular joint ankylosis poses a significant challenge because of technical difficulties and a high incidence of recurrence. This report describe a rare case of a 16 year-man with complete inability to open his mouth, diagnosed with unilateral post septic left bony Temporomandibular joint ankylosis. The surgical approach consisted of gap arthroplasty followed by vigorous physiotherapy. 
PB  - Kakkilaya BS
KW  - Temporomandibular joint disorders; Ankylosis; Gap arthroplasty
TI  - A Rare Case of Post Septic Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis
AV  - public
ER  -

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