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Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology
Published on: August 22, 2022
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Pediatric Temporomandibular Joint Pathology.
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America
|March 10, 2024
Summary
Pediatric temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders encompass various conditions causing dentofacial deformities. Treatment requires careful planning regarding growth, stability, and surgical techniques for optimal outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Orthodontics
Background:
- Pediatric temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders present diverse congenital and acquired conditions.
- Commonly result in dentofacial deformities like asymmetry, retrognathism, and malocclusion.
- Pain and disc pathology are less frequent in pediatric TMJ disorders than in adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common pediatric temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
- To outline crucial considerations for surgical skeletal correction in children.
- To provide guidance on treatment planning and prognostication for pediatric TMJ conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of common pediatric temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder diagnoses.
- Analysis of specific considerations for surgical correction.
- Discussion of factors influencing treatment planning and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Accurate diagnosis is essential for effective planning and prognostication.
- Key considerations include timing relative to growth, postcorrection stability, and surgical technique durability.
- Management of occlusion and ancillary procedures are vital for optimizing correction.
Conclusions:
- Skeletal correction of pediatric TMJ disorders necessitates a comprehensive approach.
- Careful consideration of growth, stability, and surgical details is paramount.
- Optimizing outcomes requires meticulous planning and management of occlusion.
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