Common characteristics of temporomandibular joint surgery and orthognathic surgery
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1002-0098.2019.08.002
- VernacularTitle: 颞下颌关节外科与正颌外科的共性思考
- Author:
Songsong ZHU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthognathic and TMJ Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University & State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Chengdu 610041, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Surgery, oral;
Orthognathic surgery;
Temporomandibular joint;
Maxillofacial abnormalities
- From:
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
2019;54(8):510-514
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Orthognathic surgery and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery are two relatively independent disciplines in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dentofacial deformities and TMJ diseases commonly coexist. The diagnosis and treatment of the diseases with coexisting dentofacial deformities and TMJ disorders is complex. Thus it is very important to comprehensively understand the common characteristics of orthognathic and TMJ surgery, which places a greater demand on oral and maxillofacial surgeons. The present work focuses on our thinking on common characteristics of TMJ and orthognathic surgery based on the managements of these diseases.
