Interpositional arthroplasty with temporal muscle flap - a surgical alternative for condylar ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint

• Main Authors: Carlos Eduardo de Jesus Bastos (Author), Ana Viviam Souza Ferro Gomes (Author), Julia Maria Benites de Jesus (Author), Almira Oliveira Pereira (Author), Caio Cezar Rebouças e Cerqueira (Author), Thiago Freitas Leite (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Portuguesa de Estomatologia e Medicina Dentária, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is characterized by a bony or fibrous fusion between the articular fossa and the condyle. It represents one of the greatest therapeutic challenges in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Several treatments have been used for its management, such as gap arthr...