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Key Points The most common causes of mandibular defects requiring reconstruction are malignancy, benign tumors, trauma, infection, and osteoradionecrosis. The goals of mandibular reconstruction are to (1) maintain oral competency, (2) maintain occlusal relationships of remaining teeth, (3) maintain the…
Key Points Temporomandibular disorders is a collective term that describes intracapsular and muscular disorders and myofascial pain dysfunction. The general complaints of temporomandibular disorders include facial pain, earache, and headache. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a diarthrotic joint, and each…