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Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am
; 18(3): 345-68, vi, 2006 Aug.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18088837
RESUMO
Biomechanical principles of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) loading are unique, particularly in an orthopedic system that exhibits curvilinear general plane motion. Certain type-specific derangements can be surgically challenging and may primarily require open arthrotomy techniques rather than arthroscopy. This article discusses the basic biomechanical principles in normal and pathologic function. Three-dimensional preoperative imaging of TMJs is necessary for appropriate assessment of all patients and when open techniques are necessary as the initial surgical procedure.