The effect of orthognathic surgery on TMJ function and symptoms. What are the risk factors? A longitudinal analysis of 375 patients.
The effects of orthognathic surgery (OGS) on the TMJ are still controversial. Based on a high-volume uniform collective, the function and clinical symptoms of the TMJ and the dysfunction index by Helkimo (Di) were evaluated prior and up to 2 years after OGS.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Oliver Ploder, Guido Sigron, Adeola Adekunle, Laura Burger-Krebes, Bernhard Haller, Andreas Kolk Source Type: research
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