TMJ ANKYLOSIS: A STUDY OF ETIOLOGY CLINICAL AND RADIOGRAPHIC PATTERN PRESENTING AT KHYBER COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
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https://doi.org/10.33279/jkcd.v4i2.267Keywords:
Trauma, Condylar Fracture, Temporomandibular Joint AnkylosisAbstract
Objective: To determine etiological, clinical,& radiographic findings of Temporomandibular Joint ankylosis.
Methodology: This descriptive study was carried out at Department of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery, Khyber college of Dentistry Peshawar, from May 2006 to August 2007. Sixty patients of Temporomandibular Joint ankylosis, seeking treatment for the first time, were included. A structured proforma was used to record data.
Results: Gender distribution showed a male to female ratio of 1.5:1. Maximum number of patients presented in 5-10 years (n=21, 35%). Cause was known in 88.3% cases, with 66.6% had history of trauma due to fall. Typical radiographic pattern was seen in almost all patients.
Conclusions: Mismanaged condylar trauma due to fall in young age was the main culpable cause, with consequent Temporomandibular Joint ankylosis.
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