Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The present study was conducted for assessing temporomandibular joint ankylosis secondary to surgical treatment of mandibular condylar fractures. Materials & methods: A total of 40 patients with presence mandibular condylar fractures were enrolled. Complete demographic and clinical details of all the patients were obtained. All the patients underwent open treatment for the condylar fractures. Details of any patient who developed ankylosis were also noted and risk factors were analysed. Patients who had a history of other surgical treatment of the TMJ or diseases known to cause ankylosis were excluded. The type of postoperative ankylosis was categorised. In all cases the medical histories and radiographs were reviewed. Results: Overall, TMJ ankylosis was seen in 12.5 percent of the patients. Among these 12.5 percent of the patients, bilateral removal of fragment was done in 7.5 percent of the patients while open reduction with internal fixation was done in 5 percent of the patients. Conclusion: TMJ ankylosis is significant postoperative problem encountered among patients undergoing surgical treatment for mandibular condylar fractures.