Orthodontıc Approach In Tmj Ankylosıs Case After Late Perıod Surgıcal Operatıon

Abstract

After surgical operation of a bilateral TMJ ankylosis cases at age 21, a spring loaded bite block was applied to increase mandibular functions. At the end of the one year maximum bite opening was increased, openbite was decreased and molar relationship was corrected.

Keywords

• ankylosis
• spring loaded bite block