TMJ Ankylosis Treatment Principles

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What is a main principle of TMJ ankylosis treatment?

  • Immediate loading of the joint
  • Avoiding physiotherapy after surgery
  • Use of antibiotics only
  • Satisfactory resection of the ankylotic segment (correct)

What is the recommended approach to postoperative physiotherapy in TMJ ankylosis treatment?

  • No need for postoperative physiotherapy
  • Early aggressive and insistent postoperative physiotherapy (correct)
  • Postpone physiotherapy for 6 months
  • Mild postoperative physiotherapy

How long is the recommended application of intermaxillary fixation in TMJ ankylosis treatment?

  • For 2 months (correct)
  • Not needed at all
  • For 1 week
  • For 6 months

In what circumstance should an interpositional spacer be used in TMJ ankylosis treatment?

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