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Abstract
Conventionally temporalis myofascial flap is popular for interposition in TMJ ankylosis. Medial pterygoid and masseter also has been used in the past for interposition. We introduce here lateral pterygoid for interposition in cases of mild ankylosis where condylar bony architecture is not distorted.Entities:
Keywords: Interposition; Lateral pterygoid; Temporomandibular joint ankylosis
Year: 2009 PMID: 23139490 PMCID: PMC3453929 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-009-0032-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Maxillofac Oral Surg ISSN: 0972-8270