Pocket Dentistry

Zygoma plus

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Zygoma plus

Key points • Zygomatic implants offer high survival rates but are limited by procedural complexity, invasiveness, and potential complex sinus-related complications. • Conventional placement may result in suboptimal prosthesis contours…

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Customized Bone Regeneration for Complex Ridge Defects Using a Patient-Specific Titanium Mesh

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Customized Bone Regeneration for Complex Ridge Defects Using a Patient-Specific Titanium Mesh

Key points • Vertical ridge augmentation is highly technique-sensitive and demands strict adherence to the PASS principles for successful grafting and healing. • Severe defects require a form-stable, non-resorbable membrane…

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Combined Temporomandibular Joint and Orthognathic Reconstruction

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Combined Temporomandibular Joint and Orthognathic Reconstruction

Key points • Comorbid temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthropathies and dentofacial anomalies pose complex diagnostic and treatment planning dilemmas. • Surgical goals of combined reconstruction include: symptomatic and functional relief of…

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Management of Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Management of Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis

Temporomandibular joint ankylosis is a debilitating condition characterized by abnormal bony fusion within the joint, resulting in restricted jaw movement, facial asymmetry, and functional impairment. It commonly arises from trauma…

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Pathology of the Temporomandibular Joint

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Pathology of the Temporomandibular Joint

Key points • Management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pathology rests on 3 principles: confirm biologic behavior, completely remove the growth center or tumor, and restore mandibular form and function. •…

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Temporomandibular Joint Arthroscopy

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Temporomandibular Joint Arthroscopy

Key points • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroscopy is primarily indicated for intra-articular disorders, especially intra-articular pain disorder, in patients unresponsive to conservative therapy. • Common indications include chronic closed lock,…

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Temporomandibular Joint Imaging and Surgical Anatomy

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Temporomandibular Joint Imaging and Surgical Anatomy

Key points • The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a unique load-bearing synovial joint with fibrocartilage surfaces, adapted for repetitive functional stress. • Internal derangement and degenerative joint disease are the…

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Autogenous and Alloplastic Reconstruction of the Temporomandibular Joint

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Autogenous and Alloplastic Reconstruction of the Temporomandibular Joint

Key points • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction restores mandibular function, occlusion, facial form, and airway support in conditions like ankylosis, trauma, and arthritis. • Alloplastic total joint replacement is preferred…

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Complications, Revision Surgery, and Rehabilitation

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Complications, Revision Surgery, and Rehabilitation

Key points • Complications of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) total joint replacement include facial nerve injury, infection, heterotopic ossification, hardware failure, and synovial entrapment, requiring prompt management. • Revision TMJ surgery…

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Open Temporomandibular Joint Surgery

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Open Temporomandibular Joint Surgery

Key points • Open temporomandibular joint surgery is indicated when advanced structural pathology exceeds the corrective capacity of arthroscopic techniques. • Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT)…

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