Abstract:

Disc displacements develop from alterations in the structural integrity of the condyle-disc complex. A definitive treatment that may be considered for such derangements is surgical correction. The goal of surgery is to return the disc to normal functional relationship with the condyle, or replace the disc with an alloplast. Surgery, is, therefore, considered when conservative therapy fails to adequately resolve the symptoms, progression of the disorder occurs, or both.

Authors:

Carrie Britton, B.S., Golden, Co, Robert W. Christensen, D.D.S., Sc, James T. Curry, D.D.S.

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