Complications of TMJ surgery

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders require surgical intervention when conservative treatments fail.
• Surgical options for TMJ disorders range in complexity and invasiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

• To categorize the different types of temporomandibular joint surgery.
• To outline the potential complications associated with each surgical category.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature on TMJ surgical procedures.
• Classification of TMJ surgeries into arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and total joint replacement.

Main Results:

• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery encompasses arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and total joint replacement.
• Complication rates and types vary with surgical complexity.
• Common complications include injury to adjacent structures, infection, and bleeding.

Conclusions:

• The complexity of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery directly correlates with the risk and severity of potential complications.
• Awareness of these risks is crucial for patient counseling and surgical planning.