Temporalis muscle flap in treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ)‎ ankylosis

Joint Authors

al-Kubaysi, Kamal T.
al-Dulaymi, Tahrir N. N.
al-Rawi, Muhammad K.
Rashid, Rafil Hamid

Source

Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry

Issue

Vol. 21, Issue 2 (30 Jun. 2009), pp.95-99, 5 p.

Publisher

University of Baghdad College of Dentistry

Publication Date

2009-06-30

Country of Publication

Iraq

No. of Pages

5

Main Subjects

Medicine

Topics

Abstract EN

Background : TMJ Ankylosis is common sequalle of trauma to mandible and / or infection.

The aim of the study was to use and describes our surgical experience in treatment of TMJ ankylosis by the Temporalis muscle flap.

Materials and methods : In this study ; 6 patients including 4 females and 2 males who have TMJ ankylosis were treated in maxillofacial surgery department, Ramadi General Hospital, Anbar Dental College.

Results : Satisfactory surgical correction of temporomandibular joint ankylosis is obtained.

Conclusion : There is evidence for successful use of temporalis muscle flap in treatment of TMJ ankylosis.

American Psychological Association (APA)

al-Kubaysi, Kamal T.& al-Dulaymi, Tahrir N. N.& al-Rawi, Muhammad K.& Rashid, Rafil Hamid. 2009. Temporalis muscle flap in treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry،Vol. 21, no. 2, pp.95-99.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

al-Rawi, Muhammad K.…[et al.]. Temporalis muscle flap in treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry Vol. 21, no. 2 (2009), pp.95-99.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-288637

American Medical Association (AMA)

al-Kubaysi, Kamal T.& al-Dulaymi, Tahrir N. N.& al-Rawi, Muhammad K.& Rashid, Rafil Hamid. Temporalis muscle flap in treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 2009. Vol. 21, no. 2, pp.95-99.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-288637

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references : p. 98-99

Record ID

BIM-288637