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Rodriguez-Saenz Alvaro1, Diego Mauricio Rodriguez-Saenz2, Juan Pablo López3
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Clinica Marly. Bogotá, Colombia; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Hospital Santa Clara. Bogotá, Colombia.
Abstract:
Temporomandibular joint discopexy techniques performed by arthroscopy have undergone multiple modifications to reduce the learning curve. Multiple modifications have been made to the technique and instruments; however, discopexy remains challenging due to the difficulty in suture capture. The curved technique leaves the suture in a more comfortable position for capturing the suture with the forceps in a simple way, facilitating the procedure and reducing surgical times without the need for special equipment.
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