The intra-articular disk initially moves anteriorly ... surgical technique that allows direct visualization of the anatomy of the TMJ. Patients who have had nonsurgical therapies for 3 to 6 ...

If you only hear clicking sounds in your jaw, immediate treatment may not be necessary. However, if left unaddressed, the articular disc that enables smooth jaw movement may shift out of place.

The most minimally invasive technique for TMJ surgery is arthrocentesis ... noise and mild teeth misalignment in joints without a disc." Articular eminence recontouring: For some patients ...