| Literature DB >> 2374063 |
T H Faerber1, R L Ennis, G A Allen.
Abstract
A case of TMJ ankylosis following otitis media and mastoiditis is described and its treatment presented. The infectious etiology of ankylosis is reviewed, with emphasis on mastoid infections. Theories are presented as to the possible mechanisms by which such infections can spread into the glenoid fossa.Entities:
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Year: 1990 PMID: 2374063 DOI: 10.1016/0278-2391(90)90348-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Oral Maxillofac Surg ISSN: 0278-2391 Impact factor: 1.895