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TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Disorders
Surgery

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Total Joint /Replacement
Votes:6 Comments:0
In a total joint procedure the original ball and joint are both replaced with metal parts. Once inserted, the two metal components slide smoothly across each other's surfaces, eliminating any painful READ MORE
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Partial Joint Replacement
Votes:11 Comments:0
When only one of the components (disk, ball or socket) of the TMJ is replaced, it is called a partial joint replacement. If the temporal bone no longer provides a smooth socket (articular fossa), a me READ MORE
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TMJ Replacement
Votes:3 Comments:0
If a joint is badly damaged and cannot be repaired, it must be removed and replaced. Conditions requiring surgery may include: severe degenerative disease, congenitally deformed TMJs and advanced rheu READ MORE
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Articular Eminance Recontouring
Votes:19 Comments:0
In some cases, the articular eminance (part of the "socket" portion of the TMJ) can be too deep or too steep. This can result in excessive forces being placed on the condyle (the ball portion of the j READ MORE
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Discectomy
Votes:24 Comments:0
A discectomy is performed when the disk providing padding and protection to the TMJ has deteriorated or become damaged. Disks that are constantly out of position or pop back and forth inside the joint READ MORE
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Disk Repositionoing
Votes:30 Comments:0
Disk repositioning is used when the protective cartilage disk has slipped out of place inside the TMJ. This condition often creates the "popping" noise inside the joint. Although popping in the joint READ MORE
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Arthroplasty
Votes:35 Comments:0
Arthroplasty refers to all types of open surgery for TMJ, including disk repositioning, discectomy, and joint replacement. Arthroplasty can range from minimally invasive to complex surgery. Due to the READ MORE
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