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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery ranges from minimally invasive procedures, like arthrocentesis and arthroscopy, to joint replacement surgery. The temporomandibular joint acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull.
Surgery may be used to treat TMJ disorder if more conservative treatments aren't working. We explain the types of surgery and what to expect during and after your procedures. We also share ...
Replacement of the temporomandibular joint with an implant should be considered a last resort, after trying all other forms of treatment. When used in patients who have had multiple prior jaw joint surgeries it may improve function, but studies have shown that it may not significantly reduce pain.
Total temporomandibular joint replacement (Total TMJ Replacement) entails surgical replacement of the TMJ with total joint prostheses as well as orthognathic surgery. TMJ disorders /pathology and dentofacial deformities commonly co-exist. The TMJ pathology may be the causative factor of the jaw deformity, develop as a result of the jaw ...
The surgery may last between one to two hours. The recovery is significantly longer (3-8 weeks) and more painful than the TMJ Arthrocentesis or TMJ Arthroscopy. An incision is made along the ear (similar to what is done for a face lift) and the joint space is opened so that the surgeon can see it.
TMJ replacement is a special kind of open-joint TMJ surgery. Once the joint is exposed, your surgeon will replace it with bone taken from elsewhere in your body or with a prosthesis. What to Expect
Surgeons at the Penn Center for Temporomandibular Joint Disease are performing combined temporomandibular joint total joint replacement and orthognathic surgeries to correct coexisting TMJ and facial deformities.
Open-joint surgery. If your jaw pain does not resolve with more-conservative treatments and it appears to be caused by a structural problem in the joint, your doctor or dentist may suggest open-joint surgery (arthrotomy) to repair or replace the joint.
Open-joint arthroplasty is surgery to repair, reposition, replace, or remove parts in a joint. When used to treat temporomandibular disorder (TMD), this usually involves the articular disc that cushions the jaw joint.
Relieve pain caused by temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder and other jaw problems; Repair facial injury or birth defects; Provide relief for obstructive sleep apnea