Removal of the articular fibrous layers with discectomy leads to temporomandibular joint ankylosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2018.12.002
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate whether direct damage of the articular fibrous layers without condylar fracture, combined with discectomy, was enough to induce temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis. STUDY DESIGN Bilateral TMJ… read more here.
Keywords: fibrous layers; ankylosis; articular fibrous; temporomandibular joint ... See more keywords