Temporomandibular joint function 10-15 years after mandibular setback surgery and six weeks of intermaxillary fixation

Conclusion: Ten to fifteen years after mandibular setback surgery the patient's mandibular range of movement is good. Despite clinically recognizable symptoms, few patients reported having TMJ- or masticatory muscle-related symptoms in their daily life.
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research