TMJ Ankylosis

TMJ ankylosis is fusion/fixation of the temporomandibular joint (bony/fibrous), due to trauma/infection/rheumatic disease, causing severe trismus, facial asymmetry, and malocclusion. Treatment: surgical release (gap arthroplasty) with reconstruction (rib cartilage/costochondral graft); early postoperative mobilization; aggressive physiotherapy; treat underlying infection/rheumatic disease; prevent recurrence; pediatric growth considerations; multidisciplinary.

Common Symptoms

Severe trismus; facial asymmetry; malocclusion; by traumatic/inflammatory

Causes and Pathogenesis

Trauma/infection/inflammatory causes bony/fibrous fusion of TMJ.

Treatment

Surgical release/reconstruction; early mobilization; physiotherapy; treat cause

Preventive Measures

Treat TMJ trauma/infection; early mobilization after injury.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Oral-maxillofacial-surgery/ENT/Rheumatology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.