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" Comparative Evaluation of Aggressive Gap Arthroplasty With Minimal Gap Arthroplasty in the Management of TMJ Ankylosis "

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Arthoplasty
Interventions
Other: minimal gap arthoplasty v/s aggressive gap arthoplasty
Registration Number
NCT05618795
Lead Sponsor
Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak
Brief Summary

the most commonly used protocol in the management of TMJ ankylosis is Kabans protocol in which 1.5 to 2 cm aggressive resection of bone is recommended which may lead to gap between cranial base and condyle of mandible.1 However, there are certain disadvantages associated with aggressive gap arthroplasty such as pseudo articulation with shortening of the mandibular ramus, premature occlusion on the affected side with a contralateral open bite in unilateral cases,2 in bilateral cases gagging of the posterior teeth and anterior open bite.3 Few studies in the literature available agreed that minimum gap arthroplasty i.e. 5 to 8 mm of gap is sufficient for TMJ movements in all planes and recurrence of ankylosis is likely to be prevented by interposed material (graft)4 .So, a randomized control study to compare outcomes of minimal gap arthroplasty with aggressive gap arthroplasty for management of TMJ ankylosis is planned.

Detailed Description

A standardize protocol for each patient will be followed that comprises of case selection, clinincal evaluation, radiographic assessment,treatment planning and measurement of varius parameters.

* Medical and Dental history of the patient will be obtained.

* A written consent form signed by the patient, will be obtained.

* Case evaluation will be done which will include clinical and radiographic evaluation Based on the case evaluation, surgical treatment of ankylosis will be performed . patient will be randomized into the following two groups. Group A -minimal gap arthroplasty for management of Tmj ankylosis Group B -aggressive gap arthroplasty for management of TMJ ankylosis A minimum of 6 subjects per group completing the study would be giving a good external validity to the present study.

1. All the patients were evaluated with history, clinical and radiological examinations (panoramic and CT scans). Informed consent will be obtaine from all the patients.

2. In both groups, all the patients will be operated by an experienced surgeon.The data acquisition will be done by a resident who will be kept blind for group allocation.

3. In group 1 cases treatment of TMJ ankylosis will be done by minimal gap arthroplasty and in group 2 cases treatment of TMJ ankylosis will be done by aggressive gap arthroplasty 4. both groups cases will be evaluated preoperatively ,intraoperatively and postoperatively Follow-up visits will be at 1, 3, and 6 months 5. preoperative and postoperative evaluation will be done clinically ( mouth opening ,protrusive movement, laterotrusive movement ) , radiologically (OPG, CTscan) .

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
12
Inclusion Criteria
  • Medically healthy adult(ASA Classification I-II)
  • Any age group
  • Sawhneys classification type IV
  • Unilateral ankylosis
  • Written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any syndromic patient
  • Recurrence cases
  • Sawhneys classification type I,II,III

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
aggresive gap arthoplastyminimal gap arthoplasty v/s aggressive gap arthoplastycontrol group- aggressive gap arthroplasty(15 to 20 mm) for management of TMJ ankyosis
minimal gap arthoplastyminimal gap arthoplasty v/s aggressive gap arthoplastyexperimental group-minimal gap arthroplasty(5 to 8mm) for management of TMJ ankylosis
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
mouth openingT4- 6 month after surgical intervention

maximal interincisal distance on opening mouth widely.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Protrusive movementT4- 6 month after surgical intervention

maximal protrusive movement on mandibular advancement

Laterotrusive movementT4- 6 month after surgical intervention

maximal lateral movement on mandibular excursion

Any complicationT4- 6 month after surgical intervention

Any complication after surgery

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Pgids

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Rohtak, Haryana, India

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