Journal Reviews

Is it time for cone-beam CTs to replace the traditional orthopantomogram in the primary diagnosis of temporomandibular joint disorders?

5 August 2014 | | Maxillofacial Surgery | Cone beam computed tomography, Decision making, Diagnosis, Disorders, Temporomandibular joint, Temporomandibular joint

Cone-beam computed tomographic (CT) requires a lower dose of radiation compared to the multidetector CT and provides much more detailed information in 3D about the bony structures of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) when compared to the traditional OPG. In this...

Minimal gap interpositional arthroplasty versus aggressive gap arthroplasty in TMJ ankylosis

10 February 2014 | | Maxillofacial Surgery | Interpositional arthroplasty, Minimal gap arthroplasty, Temporalis fascia, Temporomandibular joint ankylosis

Arthroplasty in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is managed by three basic techniques; gap arthroplasty, interpositional arthroplasty and joint reconstruction. In this three-year, prospective study of 15 patients, the authors evaluate whether or not aggressive gap arthroplasty is essential in the...