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ArticleOral radiology2025

Chronic inflammation-induced pseudoankylosis of the temporomandibular joint: a case report.

JaeSeo Lee, Suk-Ja Yoon

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JaeSeo LeeDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-Ro, Buk-Gu, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea. jsyi16@jnu.ac.kr.ORCID 0000-0001-8059-0378
Suk-Ja YoonDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-Ro, Buk-Gu, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-9975-255X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pseudoankylosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a rare condition causing restricted mandibular movement without true osseous fusion. This case report presents an 85-year-old woman with TMJ pseudoankylosis secondary to chronic inflammation, a unique etiology for pterygomandibular fusion. The patient exhibited limited mouth opening, swelling, and tenderness in the left facial region. Imaging revealed an enlarged left condyle and hypertrophic lateral pterygoid plate in close approximation, consistent with pterygomandibular impingement. Conservative management was chosen due to the patient's age and comorbidities. This case contributes to the limited literature on pterygomandibular fusion and expands our understanding of TMJ pseudoankylosis in geriatric patients with chronic inflammation.

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InflammationTemporomandibular Joint DisordersAged, 80 and overChronic DiseaseDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansAnkylosis: trismusTemporomandibular joint disorders

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PMID40442539

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