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A historical survey of the evolution of the treatment of temporo-mandibular ankylosis is briefly outlined. Important features in the ˦tiology have been discussed. The case histories of six patients suffering from ankylosis are presented, and the results of a bilateral operative procedure on five of them are described.
The following points are considered important:-
- 1.The operative procedure presented is technically easy, and whilst not being claimed as original, is sufficiently novel and satisfactory to warrant publication.
- 2.Reports on the use of bovine cartilage to prevent reunion do not appear to have been published previously.
- 3.The use of a dental bur is advocated because of the ease and accuracy with which the bone may be divided by this instrument.
- 4.Caution in the removal of teeth in the immediate post-operative period is advised
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© 1949 Published by Elsevier Inc.
