| Summary: | Temporomandibular joint ankylosis may be defined as the
partial or total fusion of the articular surfaces with bony
or fibrous tissue. It has been related with trauma events to
the condylar process, which may derive in lack of development
of the mandible, causing facial asymmetries and compromising
normal function. Numerous techniques have
been described for treatment, within which include the
aggressive excision of the ankylotic mass, with or without
the employment of interposition material and the use of
autologous graft for reconstruction. The choice of treatment
becomes a challenge to the surgeon, because of the
high incidence of recurrence. We present a case of a male
patient with history of trauma, under the diagnosis of bilateral
temporomandibular joint ankylosis; which was treated
through arthroplasty, placement of interposition material
and autologous graft of coronoid process.
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