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P-ISSN: 2394-7489, E-ISSN: 2394-7497
ICV 2019: 92.11

2017, Vol. 3 Issue 4, Part E

Case report of placing modified neo condyle in bilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis in a child

AUTHOR(S): Dr. Philip Mathew, Dr. Rahul Tiwari, Dr. Jisha David and Dr. Heena Tiwari
ABSTRACT:Temporomandibular joint ankylosis is a foreseen troublesome surgery particularly when it is performed in children and same is in the intubation situation as well. TMJ ankylosis makes a troublesome circumstance on the working table for a specialist. With regards to anesthetist the conscious fiber optic intubation is the most secure way to deal with secure an airway route in such a case. Here presents an instance of respective bilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis planned for interpositional arthroplasty. A satisfactory estimated fiber optic intubation was utilized to encourage nasotracheal intubation and the resected condylar mass was changed to frame a neo condyle for the interpositional arthroplasty in one side and a temporalis myofascial flap was utilized on the contralateral side. By this method the second surgical site was avoided to take interpositional graft.
Pages: 330-332  |  1464 Views  83 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Philip Mathew, Dr. Rahul Tiwari, Dr. Jisha David, Dr. Heena Tiwari. Case report of placing modified neo condyle in bilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis in a child. Int J Appl Dent Sci 2017;3(4):330-332.
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