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Review
. 1997;52(1):237-57.

[Temporomandibular joint disorders and surgery of the temporomandibular joint]

[Article in French]
  • PMID: 9709802
Review

[Temporomandibular joint disorders and surgery of the temporomandibular joint]

[Article in French]
B Micheli. Rev Belge Med Dent (1984). 1997.

Abstract

Surgery of the TMJ is a useful tool in Temporo Mandibular Disorders (TMD). After have been identified what is part of TMD and what isn't, this article lay stress upon the fact that surgery of the TMJ is the appropriate treatment only when the nonsurgically therapy had failed. Indications, danger and complications are discussed. Procedures of arthrotomy and arthroscopy are explained. Various surgical procedures and staging of TMD are discussed.

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