Saeed Ashraf Cheema.
Temporal Fascia as interpositioning material in cases of Temporomandibular Ankylosis.
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak Jan ;15(2):89-91.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of temporal fascia as interpositioning material after treatment of TMJ ankylosis with gap arthroplasty. Design: An interventional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, during June 1999 to June 2001. Patients and Methods: A total of 51 patients, 23 males and 28 females, of temporomandibular ankylosis were treated with gap arthroplasty and temporal fascia was used as interpositioning material. Results: Out of 51 cases, 28 had excellent results, 20 were declared good and 3 presented with recurrence. Conclusion: Temporal fascia works as excellent interpositioning material with minimum morbidity and no complications. Moreover, it is easier to raise, comes from same operation field and is dispensable.

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