Treatment of Atypical Bifid Mandibular Condyle Associated with Ankylosis of the Temporomandibular Joint
Joint Authors
Scariot, Rafaela
Miranda, Katheleen
Carneiro, André Sander
Gerber, Jennifer Tsi
Weiss, Suyany Gabriely
Klüppel, Leandro Eduardo
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-01-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
The bifid mandibular condyle (BMC) is an unusual temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder with controversial etiology.
The association of this entity with ankylosis is rare.
Objective.
The objective of the present study is to report a case of BMC with associated TMJ ankylosis in a patient with no history of trauma and/or infection.
Case Report.
A 17-year-old male patient sought care reporting pain on the right TMJ region and mastication difficulty due to a severe limitation of mouth opening.
In the clinic and imaging examinations, a 15 mm mouth opening and BMC associated with ankylotic mass of the right TMJ were observed, besides a facial asymmetry with chin deviation to the right.
The proposed treatment plan was condylectomy on the right side, bilateral coronectomy, and genioplasty, so the chin lateral deviation could be corrected, under general anesthesia.
The patient remains under clinical and imaging follow-up of two years with functional stability and no signs of relapse of the ankylosis.
Conclusion.
The association of BMC with ankylosis is an atypical entity which must be diagnosed and treated early to prevent aesthetic and functional damages to the patient.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Miranda, Katheleen& Carneiro, André Sander& Gerber, Jennifer Tsi& Weiss, Suyany Gabriely& Klüppel, Leandro Eduardo& Scariot, Rafaela. 2019. Treatment of Atypical Bifid Mandibular Condyle Associated with Ankylosis of the Temporomandibular Joint. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144897
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Miranda, Katheleen…[et al.]. Treatment of Atypical Bifid Mandibular Condyle Associated with Ankylosis of the Temporomandibular Joint. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Miranda, Katheleen& Carneiro, André Sander& Gerber, Jennifer Tsi& Weiss, Suyany Gabriely& Klüppel, Leandro Eduardo& Scariot, Rafaela. Treatment of Atypical Bifid Mandibular Condyle Associated with Ankylosis of the Temporomandibular Joint. Case Reports in Surgery. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144897
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144897