Gap Arthroplasty With Temporalis Fascia Interposition For The Treatment Of Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis: Case Report

• Main Authors: Paula Perrotta dos Reis Santos (Author), Rodrigo Figueiredo de Brito Resende (Author), Antônio Marcos Pantoja de Azevedo (Author), Bruno Turéli (Author), Guilherme Pivatto Louzada (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Portal de Periódicos da Marinha do Brasil, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is characterized by the intracapsular union of the condyle-disc complex to the surface of the temporal bone, which can cause restriction of the mandibular movements and a limitation of a mouth opening. Alterations are also described as a restriction of...