Introduction Ankylosis is health complication that is characterized by stiff, inflamed, and rigid joints. Although in most cases the rigidity can be complete, in some cases of Ankylosis, the rigidity is incomplete and may be caused by the swelling of the muscular structures of the tissues that make the joint or structures that are external to the joint. In addition to stiffening of joints, Ankylosis can cause fusion of joints hence, the tendency of many individuals confusing Ankylosis with other medical complications that share the same symptoms, for example, Arthritis and Tendinitis. Ankylosis can affect numerous sections of the body, for example, the spine, mandibles or jaw bone, neck, fingers, and teeth; hence, the different type of Ankylosis. Further, because of its tendency to inflame body tissues of the affected body joints, Ankylosis may affect other “special” body parts such as the kidney, heart, eyes, and lungs (American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 2010). Therefore, considering the adverse nature of effects caused by Ankylosis, it is important for individuals to seek immediate medical attention, when any sign of Ankylosis manifests itself, because unless dealt with early, some effects of Ankylosis are fatal. Types of Ankylosis, their Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Dental Ankylosis Causes Dental Ankylosis is one of the most common forms of Ankylosis that affect not only human beings, but also animals. The primary causes of this form of Ankylosis include congenital tendencies, metabolism anomalies, abnormal pressure from the tongue, injuries, gaps around the teeth membrane, and teeth growth anomalies (refer to figure 1). Symptoms and Diagnosis Common signs of teeth Ankylosis include submerged teeth resulting from root teeth growth anomalies and teeth alignment problems. Primary methods of diagnosing Ankylosis include observation, x-ray examinations, and tapping teeth using a dental mirror and observing variations in the sounds produced by the teeth (done only by a specialized doctor). Treatment To deal with the condition, dentist can use space maintainers, to avoid overcrowding of teeth, or apply orthodontic procedures to ensure teeth align as required. Extreme cases of dental Ankylosis can only be dealt with through surgery, whose main should be to protect or re-position the growing teeth (Campbell, Casas, & Kenny, 2005). Figure 1: depicts teeth affected by Dental Ankylosis. Pictorial representation of teeth affected by dental Ankylosis. Ankylosing Spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis is another form of Ankylosis that makes the spine to be inflamed hence, affecting the working of the sacral joints. Because the significance of the sacral joint in the joining of the tail, iliac, and sacral bone; chronic inflammation of this area can cause extreme pain to the sufferer, as this part is involved in movement. In untreated cases, extreme inflammation of the spine can result in complete fusion of the vertebrae; hence, greatly affecting the free movement of the spine and other body parts. Moreover, unless individuals detect and deal with in its early stages, its effects can spread to other joints, body tissues, and “important” body organs such as the heat and lungs. As research studies show, although thi