Bilateral post-traumatic temporo-mandibular joint ankylosis in a 3-year-old child: a rare clinical case with a follow-up until completion of growth

Diplôme Master Bilateral post-traumatic temporo-mandibular joint ankylosis in a 3-year-old child: a rare clinical case with a follow-up until completion of growth eng 2022 author Francioli Cyril Joël 899822 director Scolozzi Paolo 506389 <p>Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is a severe condition which has a major impact on oral functions and, when affecting children, facial growth. The treatment is surgical and various techniques have been described. Few data are available concerning long-term growth following such treatment in paediatric cases. We present the case of a bilateral TMJ ankylosis following trauma in a 3-year-old child treated with interpositionnal arthroplasty using full-thickness skin graft. The patient was treated rapidly after diagnosis and was followed regularly until completion of growth. A sustained good maximal interincisal opening was obtained along with a satisfying mandibular growth. No complication was recorded, and no additional surgery needed. Excellent clinical results were obtained with a rather minor surgical treatment. The surgical technique used allowed a harmonious facial growth. TMJ ankylosis in children can be managed with good long-term functional and growth results when diagnosed and treated at an early stage.</p> Temporomandibular joint ankylosis TMJ ankylosis Ankylose de l'articulation temporo-mandibulaire Dewey 617.6 Dewey 617 51 Section de médecine dentaire 24 57 Département de chirurgie 222 false 555 Groupe Scolozzi Paolo (chirurgie maxillo-faciale et buccale) 896 e745cfd9-94a6-45e7-9ed2-1c9160a503b3 Master thesis Restricted Francioli mémoire master médecine d.pdf 726306 application/pdf restrictedAccess Faculté de médecine / Section de médecine dentaire Faculté de médecine / Section de médecine clinique / Département de chirurgie

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