Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement: Complication Management

mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This book focuses on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction using total joint replacement, which is currently the standard therapeutic approach to TMJ disorders. This book focuses on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction using total joint replacement, which is currently the standard therapeutic approach to TMJ disorders. The book provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge on this topic and treatment strategies for individual cases. The authors of the book are renowned TMJ surgeons with extensive experience in TMJ reconstruction. The book is divided into four parts. The first part deals with the anatomy of the jaw joint, indications and contraindications for jaw joint reconstruction, and defines standard and custom prostheses. The second part deals with patient preparation for surgery and the surgical procedure for TMJ reconstruction. This chapter covers the use of TJR in conjunction with orthognathic surgery, the use of TJR in patients with ankylosis, TMJ tumors, and the use of TJR in pediatric patients. The third part deals with complications associated with TJR. The fourth part consists of access to TMJ replacements around the world and the future of TMJ reconstruction. The book is intended for surgeons involved in TMJ surgery, students, and other professionals interested in this field.