Using the Gap Arthroplasty to Treat Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis may Result in Greater Mandibular Range of Motion Than Treating the Ankylosis Using Ankylosis Resection and Ramus–Condyle Reconstruction With Costochondral Grafting

Abstract

Operative management of temporomandibular joint ankylosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Katsnelson A, Markewicz MR, Keith DA, Dodson TR. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2012;70:531-6. O. Ross Beirne, DMD, PhD Does surgical treatment of patients with temporomandibular joint ankylosis using the gap arthroplasty result in greater range of mandibular movement than using ankylosis resection and ramus–condyle unit reconstruction with costochondral grafts? Supported in part by the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Education and Research Fund, the Center for Applied Clinical Investigation, and the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Systematic review with meta-analysis Level 2: Limited-quality, patient oriented evidence Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence