Contemporary Surgical Approaches to Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis: A Narrative Review
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https://doi.org/10.31149/ijimm.v4i5.2897Keywords:
Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis, TMJ Surgery, Arthrocentesis, Arthroscopy, Total Joint Replacement, Narrative ReviewAbstract
Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ OA) is a progressive degenerative disorder associated with pain, limited mandibular mobility, and functional impairment. In patients with unsuccessful conservative treatment, surgical management is increasingly based on disease stage and joint reconstructability. This narrative review summarizes current evidence regarding arthrocentesis, arthroscopy, open joint surgery, and total joint replacement (TJR) in TMJ osteoarthritis.
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