A METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME AND FACIAL/DENTAL DEFORMITIES

摘要

A method for treating maxilla/cranial base to mandibular axis discrepancies in the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) of a patient such as caused by mandibular, temporomandibular dysfunction syndrome (MTDS) or developmental facial/dental deformities without performing open jaw joint surgery. The method includes (1) repositioning the patient's mandible into a stable relationship with the cranial base using a craniomandibular orthopedic repositioning orthotic which over time deprograms the patient's jaw into the stable mandible to cranial base relationship; (2) constructing a model of the patient's mouth on a jaw joint simulator which replicates the patient's jaw joint true hinge axis of rotation in the repositioned and stabilized mandible to cranial base relationship; (3) planning on the model a surgical procedure comprising total maxillary osteotomy which substantially treats the MTDS or developmental facial/dental deformities; and (4) performing the surgical procedure to treat the discrepancies.