Attending Surgeon Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Sayre, Pennsylvania
This master class provides an in-depth review of contemporary surgical management for temporomandibular disorders (TMD), emphasizing the evolution from minimally invasive techniques to fully digital, custom joint replacement workflows. The session begins with a review of updated pathophysiology and diagnostic strategies, followed by a comprehensive overview of patient screening, surgical work-ups and interdisciplinary team integration. The speaker will examine advancements in arthroscopy, arthrocentesis, minimally invasive joint procedures and the role of technology in precision-based surgical planning. Special focus will be placed on fully guided, custom total joint replacement (TJR) and its transformative impact on outcomes, predictability and patient satisfaction. Attendees will review the current literature, treatment algorithms and clinical outcome data to guide evidence-based practice. The aim is to equip surgeons with the knowledge and tools to integrate modern, outcome-driven surgical approaches for TMD into their practices, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Compare current surgical modalities for TMD management, from minimally invasive arthroscopy to custom TJR, with emphasis on indications, efficacy and evidence-based outcomes.
Demonstrate a comprehensive surgical work-up for TMD, including patient screening, imaging and multidisciplinary coordination, to guide appropriate surgical selection.
Apply data-driven algorithms to optimize patient selection and treatment planning, improving clinical outcomes and long-term quality of life.
Identify and evaluate patients who will benefit most from advanced surgical management strategies, ensuring improved surgical success rates.
