Ankylosis of the temporomandibular

(Latin name - ancilosis temporoman-dibularis) Disease in which there is fusion of the bones of the joint elements. Reason ankylosis - a disease of bone tissue, cartilage and joint ligaments, injury, inflammation, complications of other diseases. As a result, there is immobility of the lower jaw and the inability chewing process. Treatment is carried out by dissection of the jaw and the formation of a false joint.