2012
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2012.06.012
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New protocol to prevent TMJ reankylosis and potentially life threatening complications in triad patients

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“…Reankylosis is the most common complication after surgery 24 . The reported causes of reankylosis are inadequate removal of ankylotic mass 25,26 and lack of compliance to post-operative exercises 20,27 . Other complications that have been reported include profuse bleeding, transient facial nerve paralysis 4,28 and sepsis 4 .…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Reankylosis is the most common complication after surgery 24 . The reported causes of reankylosis are inadequate removal of ankylotic mass 25,26 and lack of compliance to post-operative exercises 20,27 . Other complications that have been reported include profuse bleeding, transient facial nerve paralysis 4,28 and sepsis 4 .…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In both the above-mentioned groups, the patients were relieved of the symptoms of apnoea post-operatively. [ 17 ] This was also evident in post-operative poly-somnography studies. There was considerable reduction in apnoea/hypopnoea events with marked improvement in oxygen saturation [Tables 3 and 4 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 71%
“…The surgeon and orthodontist opted for the minimally invasive soft tissue procedure of disc plication as it poses fewer post-surgical complications as compared with more invasive techniques. Invasive techniques can damage the connective tissue covering of osseous tissues thereby reducing the possibility for remodeling and healing (15). The surgical protocol differs from other published studies in the following ways: -all surgery was preceded by 3 months of full-time splint therapy; -surgical intervention is strictly a soft tissue procedure;…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%