Diagnosis of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis in children

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis involves fusion of the mandibular condyle with the base of the skull. It results in functional, esthetic, and psychosocial limitations, if it affects children at an early age. Hence, it is important to recognize and diagnose the pathology and provide immediate...

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Main Authors: Priya Shetty, Ann Thomas, B Sowmya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
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Online Access:http://www.jisppd.com/article.asp?issn=0970-4388;year=2014;volume=32;issue=3;spage=266;epage=270;aulast=Shetty