Articular surgery in the treatment of temporomandibular dysfunction

The temporomandibular joint surgery is developing towards less invasive procedures. Open surgery provides a lot of complications. Arthroscopy is now almost the only common used procedure, especially lysis and lavage. Arthrocentesis provides good results too. However, careful preoperative and appropriate nonsurgical care are essential. Only 5 and 7% of the patients who are treated for TMJ disorders and dentofacial deformity, TMJ surgery precedes surgical/orthodontic treatment.