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Abstract
Three cases of ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint have been presented, one resulting
from traumatic injury with fracture of the condyloid process and the other two resulting
from infection in the joint area.
The importance of thorough clinical examination of the patient manifesting limitation
of motion in the temporomandibular joint is emphasized in each of these case presentations.
The indicated treatment in cases of ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint is surgical
intervention.
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☆The contents of this article are the personal views of the author and are not to be construed as a statement of official Air Force policy nor as an Air Force endorsement of any commercial product described.
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© 1967 Published by Elsevier Inc.
