Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Ankylosis of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an intracapsular union of the disc-condyle complex to temporal articular surface that restricts mandibular movement, including the fibrous adhesions or bony fusion between condyle, disc, glenoid fossa, and articular eminence [1]TMJ ankylosis is more commonly associated with trauma (13–100%), local or systemic infection (10–49%), or systemic diseases (100%), such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis. However, it can also occur congenitally or secondary to severe rheumatoid arthritis or to tumors in the area of TMJ. Ankylosis can also occur as a result of TMJ surgery Treating Temporomandibular joint is always a dilemma in surgeon’s mind especifically when it comes to managing an already treated case. Our case reports a treated fracture which was operated using Dynamic Compression plates and later led to TMJ ankylosis. We have re-operated it and removed the DCP, released the ankylotic mass and placed a Reconstruction plate.