Title
CBCT evaluation of healing after TMJ ankylosis surgery: A prospective analysis
Authors
Kavita Sharma1, N. Sriram Choudary2, Aayush Malhotra3, Gokul Venkateshwar4, Nitin Pratap Shishodia5, Haripriya Yarlagadda6 & Rahul Tiwari7*
Affiliation
1Department of Dentistry, Government Medical College Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh, India; 2Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Dental College & Hospital, Siruvachur, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu India; 3Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, M. M. College of Dental Sciences and Research, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed-to-be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India; 4Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, D. Y. Patil University School of Dentistry, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; 5Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India; 6Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Care Dental College and Hospital, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India; 7Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, RKDF Dental College and Research Centre, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India; *Corresponding author
Kavita Sharma - E-mail: kaviddoc@gmail.com
N. Sriram Choudary - E-mail: drsriramchoudary87@gmail.com
Aayush Malhotra - E-mail: aayush.malhotra@gmail.com
Gokul Venkateshwar - E-mail: gokul.venkateshwar@dypatil.edu
Nitin Pratap Shishodia - E-mail: nitinshishodia48@gmail.com
Haripriya Yarlagadda - E-mail: yarlagaddaharipriya28@gmail.com
Rahul Tiwari - E-mail: drrahulvctiwari@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received November 15, 2025; Revised December 15, 2025; Accepted December 15, 2025, Published December 15, 2025
Abstract
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is a debilitating disorder marked by fibrous or bony fusion of the joint, resulting in restricted mandibular mobility and impaired oral function. Therefore, it is of interest to assesse healing outcomes following temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis surgery using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Postoperative bone remodeling, joint space and functional recovery were evaluated. Data shows significant improvement in joint morphology and mandibular function, confirming CBCT as a reliable modality for assessing surgical outcomes.
Keywords
Temporomandibular joint ankylosis, cone-beam computed tomography, arthroplasty, postoperative healing, prospective studies
Citation
Sharma et al. Bioinformation 21(12): 4873-4875 (2025)
Edited by
Sharma et al. Bioinformation 21(12): 4873-4875 (2025)
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
