TMJ response to mandibular advancement surgery: an overview of risk factors

• Main Authors: Jose VALLADARES-NETO (Author), Lucia Helena CEVIDANES (Author), Wesley Cabral ROCHA (Author), Guilherme de Araujo ALMEIDA (Author), Joao Batista de PAIVA (Author), Jose RINO-NETO (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective: In order to understand the conflicting information on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pathophysiologic responses after mandibular advancement surgery, an overview of the literature was proposed with a focus on certain risk factors. Methods: A literature search was carried out in the Cochran...