Tasanen A, Leikomaa H
Int J Oral Surg. 1977 Apr;6(2):95-9. doi: 10.1016/s0300-9785(77)80005-7.
An ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in early childhood may lead to growth disturbances. In the reported case, unilateral ankylosis caused asymmetry and serious difficulties in eating and breathing during sleep. The autologous costochondral junction serving as a growth center, replacing the condylar defect, was used as arthroplastic material in a patient 8 years of age. In a follow-up 6 years later the patient revealed satisfactory opening movements and good chewing function. It was noted that the operated grafted side increased in length slightly more than the other side.
儿童期颞下颌关节（TMJ）强直可能导致生长发育障碍。在本报告的病例中，单侧强直导致不对称，并在进食和睡眠时呼吸严重困难。在一名8岁患者中，使用自体肋软骨结合部作为生长中心，替代髁突缺损，作为关节成形材料。6年后随访发现，患者开口运动良好，咀嚼功能正常。值得注意的是，手术植入侧的长度增长略大于另一侧。
