TMJ & JAW PAIN

Disc displacement and surgery

July 28, 2022 Astrid Kruse Gujer MD DMD
TMJ & JAW PAIN
Disc displacement and surgery
Show Notes

Today we will talk about discopexy. Concerning temporomandibuoar joint (TMJ) discopexy is one oft most performed surgical procedures. We will talk about the following points:

  • what exactly is discopexy?
  • what are the indications?
  • where are the limitations?
  • what about complication?
  • how does exactly the surgical procedure work? 
  • are there alternatives for the treatment of disc dislocation/displacement?

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