Comparison of surgical to non-surgical TMJ treatments

TMJ disorders can be caused due to many pathologies. From something as a simple as an impacted or malpositioned tooth to a post traumatic injury. Hence, treatments can also vary from holistic appliance therapy to comprehensive surgical replacement.

Again, diagnosis is the key. Fortunately, almost 90% of all internal derangement TMDs have a muscle origin. Surgery can be almost totally avoided. I categorically state that unless, there’s a fracture or fusion of the bones in the TMJ (ankylosis), avoid surgery.