A Modified Technique for Treating Post-Traumatic Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis in a Pediatric Patient

Treatment of post-traumatic temporomandibular joint ankylosis is still a challenge. A modified technique that included surgery navigation technique, ultrasonic osteotome, bovine acellular dermal matrix, and abdominal dermis fat transplantation, was applied to treat a case of post-traumatic temporomandibular joint ankylosis. A 11-year-old girl with right temporomandibular joint bony ankylosis received surgical treatment in our department. Immediately restoration of functions and prevention of re-ankylosis have been achieved. Therefore, this case report demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of this modified technique in the management of temporomandibular joint ankylosis surgery.

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This article introduces a modified technique for treating post-traumatic temporomandibular joint ankylosis. By using surgical navigation technique, ultrasonic osteotome, bovine acellular dermal matrix, and abdominal dermis fat transplantation, a successful treatment was performed on an 11-year-old girl with right temporomandibular joint bony ankylosis.