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1. ProcedureTMJ SurgeryAdvanced surgical management of selected temporomandibular joint conditions.
2. ProcedureTMJ ArthroscopyMinimally invasive examination and treatment of the jaw joint using a small camera.
3. ProcedureOpen TMJ SurgeryDirect surgical access to the jaw joint for conditions not suitable for minimally invasive treatment.
4. ProcedureTMJ ReconstructionReconstruction of the jaw joint when it has been lost or severely damaged.
5. Patient EducationWhat Is TMJ Surgery?Understanding when surgery may be considered for the temporomandibular joint, and the range of procedures available.
6. ProcedureVirtual Surgical PlanningThree-dimensional analysis and simulation of jaw and facial surgery on a digital model of the patient’s anatomy.
7. ProcedureDisc ProceduresSurgical management of a displaced or damaged articular disc.
8. ProcedureCondylar SurgerySurgery addressing abnormal growth, shape or disease of the mandibular condyle.
9. ProcedureTotal Joint ReplacementReplacement of both the condyle and the fossa with a prosthetic jaw joint.
10. FAQDoes every jaw joint problem need surgery?No. The majority of TMJ symptoms improve with non-surgical care. Surgery is reserved for selected conditions where there is a clear structural or mechanical cause.
11. ArticleWhen Is Jaw Joint Surgery Considered?A measured look at the small group of jaw joint conditions for which surgical treatment may be appropriate.
12. FAQMy jaw clicks. Do I need surgery?Clicking on its own, without pain or limitation, is common and usually does not require surgery. An assessment can help determine whether any treatment is needed.