Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of temporal fascia as interpositioning material after treatment of TMJ ankylosis with gap arthroplasty. DESIGN: An interventional study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY: The study was carried out at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, during June 1999 to June 2001. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 51 patients, 23 males and 28 females, of temporomandibular ankylosis were treated with gap arthroplasty and temporal fascia was used as interpositioning material. RESULTS: Out of 51 cases, 28 had excellent results, 20 were declared good and 3 presented with recurrence. CONCLUSION: Temporal fascia works as excellent interpositioning material with minimum morbidity and no complications. Moreover, it is easier to raise, comes from same operation field and is dispensable.
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89-91
DOI:
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Published:
Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 15, Issue: 2, Year: 2005