@Article{, title={Temporalis muscle flap in treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis}, author={Mohamed K. Al-Rawi and Tahrir N.N. Al-Delaimi and Kamal T. Al-Kubaisi}, journal={Journal of baghdad college of dentistry مجلة كلية طب الاسنان بغداد}, volume={21}, number={2}, pages={95-99}, year={2009}, abstract={ABSTRACT
Background: TMJ Ankylosis is common sequalle of trauma to mandible and / or infection. The aim of the study was to
use and describes our surgical experience in treatment of TMJ ankylosis by the Temporalis muscle flap.
Materials and methods: In this study; 6 patients including 4 females and 2 males who have TMJ ankylosis were treated
in maxillofacial surgery department, Ramadi General Hospital, Anbar Dental College.
Results: Satisfactory surgical correction of temporomandibular joint ankylosis is obtained.
Conclusion: There is evidence for successful use of temporalis muscle flap in treatment of TMJ ankylosis.
Key words: TMJ, Ankylosis, Temporalis muscle flap. J Bagh Coll Dentistry 2009; 21(2):95-99)

} }