Abstract:
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.
Biography:
Dr. Steven J. Traub is an Albuquerque native. He is a graduate of the University of New Mexico and the Creighton University School of Dental Science. He completed his residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Traub returned to Albuquerque in 1981 whereupon he started his private practice. Dr. Steven J. Traub is a life fellow of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), the American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS) and the International Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS).
Dr. Traub is a member of numerous other professional societies and organizations, including the American Dental Association (ADA), and is on the board of directors of the American Institute of Oral Biology (AIOB). Dr. Traub specializes in oral & maxillofacial surgery, including removal of wisdom teeth, extractions on patients of all ages, dental implant placement, jaw pathology, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery, and facial trauma and reconstruction. Dr. Traub is also involved with various community organizations and is happy to be able to give back. He is most actively involved in Presbyterian Healthcare’s 'Laughter is The Best Medicine' charity. In his free time, Dr. Traub likes to travel and spend time with his large family.
