Health Condition 1: M00-M99- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Morphofunctional approach: The osteotomy cut is modified by giving a 45 degree angulation to prevent reankylosis
Control Intervention1: Conventional interpositional arthroplasty: Parall
Sponsors
Yenepoya University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: a) Patients diagnosed with unilateral/bilateral, fibrous/bony ankylosis of the TMJ. b) Patients consenting for investigations and treatment c) AHA I, II and III patients
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a) Patients with restricted mouth opening due to causes other than ankylosis (non articular causes) such as muscle spasm, condylar fractures, oral submucous fibrosis, benign and malignant tumors. b) Patients not fit for surgery under general anesthesia due to severe systemic illnesses (AHA IV and V)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Maximum Incisal opening Incidence of reankylosisTimepoint: Every month for the first 6 months, once in 3 months for the next one year and bi annually for the next two years. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Aesthetic and functional outcomeTimepoint: Annual assessment post-operatively | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactVarsha Upadya
Yenepoya Dental College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed