Abstract

Ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) corresponds to a temporomandibular disorder classified into chronic mandibular hypomobility. Ankylosis defines literature as an abnormal jaw immobility disorder that leads to a restriction of mouth opening with partial reduction of mandibular movement or complete immobility of the jaw. The aim of this article is to review the classification, epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis.