Modern Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) surgical treatment

An in depth presentation of the facts that negate many of the myths often propounded regarding TMJ surgery.  Attention is focused on proper evaluation and diagnosis, nonsurgical management of Myofascial Pain Dysfunction (MPD) syndrome, and surgical decision making for state of th e art surgery for TMJ meniscal pathology and degenerative joint disease requiring reconstruction. This is a historical review of over 40 years of private practice experience.