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Arthroscopic Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Surgery

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WU85-1511
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English
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is also called the jaw joint. TMJ surgery is done to treat problems with your jaw joints (like diseases that cause pain and limit your jaw movement). This pamphlet includes what to expect after surgery (like recovery area, eating and drinking, swelling, stitches, pain, and physio sticks). A list of symptoms that require you to call the oral surgery resident are listed.

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