Title
Evaluation of temporal fascia and dermal fat graft for temporomandibular joint ankylosis
Authors
Salini Kumari Dash1,*, Sushil Kumar Sahoo1, Arup Ratan Das1, Rahul Shrivastava2, Tonmoy Ranu1 & Manisha Mohanty3
Affiliation
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hi-Tech Dental College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India; 2Private Practitioner, Revti Dental Clinic, Indore, M.P, India; 3Private Dental Practitioner, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India; *Corresponding author
Salini Kumari Dash - E - mail: salinikumaridash@gmail.com
Sushil Kumar Sahoo - E - mail: doc_sksahoo@yahoo.com
Arup Ratan Das - E - mail: arupratan95@gmail.com
Rahul Shrivastava - E - mail: drrahulshri@gmail.com
Tonmoy Ranu - E - mail: tanmoyranu07@gmail.com
Manisha Mohanty - E - mail: Manishamohanty2808@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received September 1, 2024; Revised September 30, 2024; Accepted September 30, 2024, Published September 30, 2024
Abstract
The crippling disorder known as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is caused by the fusing of the mandibular condyle to the base of the skull, which results in limited mouth opening and severe functional impairment. In order to stop re-ankylosis, surgical care is essential, and several interpositional materials have been tried. The therapy of TMJ ankylosis is compared in this research between dermal fat grafts and temporal fascia. Thirty patients with TMJ ankylosis in total were split into two groups at random. A temporal fascia graft was administered to Group A (n = 15), while a dermal fat transplant was administered to Group B (n = 15). The three main outcomes that were evaluated were the incidence of re-ankylosis, pain thresholds, and postoperative mouth opening. A Vernier caliper was used to measure the mouth openness, and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to gauge discomfort. One, three, and six months after surgery were the follow-up times. According to the research, dermal fat grafts may be a better option for treating TMJ ankylosis than temporal fascia grafts since them result in improved postoperative mouth opening, less discomfort, and a decreased chance of re-ankylosis. Both materials work well, however, and the patient's specific circumstances may influence the graft selection.
Keywords
TMJ ankylosis, temporal fascia graft, dermal fat graft, interpositional material, mandibular mobility & postoperative pain.
Citation
Dash et al. Bioinformation 20(9): 1120-1124 (2024)
Edited by
Vini Mehta
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
