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Traumatic myositis ossificans (TMO) is a very rare pathological condition which results in ossification of either muscles or the soft tissues. The prediliction of the condition affecting the Temporalis is much more rare comparitively. The condition presents as trismus usually resulting from trauma to the maxillofacial complex, which creates a dilemma for the operator as it may be confused with trismus secondary to trauma. Nevertheless, literature recommends that a complete clinco-radilogical examination is mandatory to rule out such muscular pathologies. The present text provides a literature based study on TMO and throws insight on the demographics, diagnosis and management of this very condition.