S413
Orthognathic Patients With Co-existing TMJ Internal Derangement: The Case For and Against Concomitant Surgical Management

Saturday, September 15, 2012
7:30 AM-9:30 AM
Location

23C (San Diego Convention Center)

S413

Orthognathic Patients With Co-existing TMJ Internal Derangement: The Case For and Against Concomitant Surgical Management

Ticketed This is a ticketed session.
Handouts
  • Mehra.pdf (1.4 MB)
  • Changes in temporomandibular joint dysfunction after orthognathic surgery Larry M. Wolford copy.pdf (72.8 kB)
  • post-surg stab-CCW copy.pdf (2.5 MB)
    • Speakers:

    Pushkar Mehra BDS, DMD
    Boston, MA, USA

    Larry Wolford DMD
    Dallas, TX, USA

    CDE/CME Offered: CDE/CME
    Synopsis

    Two diverging philosophies relative to management of orthognathic surgery patients presenting with pre-existing TMJ internal derangement will be presented. One will recommend surgical correction of the TMJ concomitantly with orthognathic surgery, while the other will recommend a more conservative and/or staged approach. Evidence-based literature and long-term personal experience will be discussed.

    Learning Objectives
    1. Distinguish those patients who do not require both types of surgery.
    2. Explain the debatable relationship between TMJ and orthognathic surgery.
    3. Discuss whether both types of surgery should be done concomitantly or separately. If concomitantly, how to sequence surgery? If separately, which type of surgery to do first?

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