Abstract

SCHEFFER, Miguel; SANTOS, Renato Schroder dos; HERNANDEZ, Pedro Antonio González  and  JUNIOR, Aurelício Novaes da Silva. Reconstruction of bilateral ankylosed TMJ by prosthetic joint: case report. RFO UPF [online]. 2013, vol.18, n.3, pp. 392-396. ISSN 1413-4012.

Introduction: ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is characterized by the intracapsular fusion of the complex condyle disc to the joint surface of the temporal bone, including fibrous adhesions between glenoid fossa and joint eminence, which results in the restriction of mandibular movements. The treatment of this condition involves from the interposition of temporalis muscle flap to the insertion of joint prostheses. Case report: the authors present a case of bilateral TMJ ankylosis treated with total joint prosthesis, showing its results. Final considerations: total TMJ replacement by alloplastic implant may promote functional benefits not only for patients with ankylosis, but also for those who have congenital malformations involving this structure.

Keywords : Temporomandibular joint disorders; Surgery; Ankylosis; Prosthesis design.