Jaw Joint (Temporomandibular Joint) Surgery

Jaw Joint (Temporomandibular Joint) Surgery - Diagnosis

You may be a candidate for joint surgery if

there is disease or degenerative changes in your TMJ
joint function and mobility are significantly abnormal
there is significant TMJ pain that does not respond to non-surgical management

Jaw Joint (Temporomandibular Joint) Surgery - Other Information

Dentistry,

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Article contributed by Department of Oral ＆ Maxillofacial Surgery, National Dental Centre Singapore

The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

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