- Surgical:
Advanced and unresponsive TMJ disorders, with significant tissue damage usually require TMJ surgery to either repair displaced or torn soft tissues (TMJ disk), or remove and replace the entire joint with a prosthetic titanium device.
TMJ disk repair surgeries usually involve repositioning and stitching the displaced disk back into its normal position, centered between the bony joint surfaces. Alternatively, any tears in the disk itself may be surgically repaired.
Severe damage to the joint often requires the joint to be removed and replaced with a metallic implant, which can be customized to fit your individual joint cavity and is fixed to the bones using titanium screws. This surgery is similar to a hip or knee replacement surgery, where the implanted prosthesis performs the function of the joint.
At our centre, the use of piezosurgery for bone cutting prevents the risk of injury to vital nerves and teeth during surgery, making the entire treatment experience safer and more comfortable for the patient. Also, the joint prosthesis used is of premium quality and meticulously crafted after detailed planning on surgical simulation software, 3D printed specially for each patient, undergoes serial testing and rigorous sterilization procedures before being approved for used to avoid any risk of infection.
