Temporomandibular degenerative joint disease. Part II. Diagnostic procedure and comprehensive management

The diagnostic procedure is given in the detail necessary to arrive at an accurate diagnosis of temporomandibular degenerative joint disease (TDJD). The differentiating clinical findings of degenerative joint disease (DJD) and rheumatoid arthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are described. Principles and modalities of comprehensive management of TDJD are presented in the manner and sequence needed to allow practical clinical application. Methods of treatment are applied to the management of patients with acute and chronic TDJD. The surgical procedure for TDJD, intracapsular high condylectomy with a preauricular incision, is described in the detail required for individual application. Case reports are presented to illustrate the comprehensive management of TDJD.