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Temporalis muscle flap in treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis | ||
| Journal of baghdad college of dentistry | ||
| Article 1, Volume 21, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 95-99 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Mohamed K. Al-Rawi; Tahrir N.N. Al-Delaimi; Kamal T. Al-Kubaisi | ||
| Abstract | ||
| ABSTRACTBackground: TMJ Ankylosis is common sequalle of trauma to mandible and / or infection. The aim of the study was touse 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 treatedin 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.Key words: TMJ, Ankylosis, Temporalis muscle flap. J Bagh Coll Dentistry 2009; 21(2):95-99) | ||
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