RE: To Save or Resect a Remodeled Condyle in Young Patients

I would like to thank Drs Kaban and Posnick for their thought-provoking article, To save or resect a remodeled condyle in young patients.1 I would like to clarify several points that should be taken into consideration when deciding on the optimal treatment for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction in young patients. The primary purpose of TMJ reconstruction is to restore function, improve quality of life, and reduce pain. This becomes even more complicated in young patients, where an additional goal of the TMJ reconstruction is to eliminate mandibular asymmetry and allow for continued growth.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research