AO CMF Course—Temporomandibular Joint Surgery (with human anatomical specimens)

Master TMJ surgery with hands-on learning from AO CMF's top faculty

Learn the topographic anatomy of the TMJ and its surgical approaches.

During this hands-on course, you will acquire the knowledge and experience to understand and apply the principles of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction using local and distant autogenous tissues and TMJ prostheses according to AO principles and techniques.

Top national, regional, and international faculty

2 days in duration

Experienced surgeons

Network with colleagues from all over the world

CME credits

Course content

  • Course modules
    • Module 1: Diagnosis of TMJ disorders and treatment options
    • Module 2: Computer planning and arthroscopic approach
    • Module 3: Planning and open surgical approach
    • Module 4: Surgical aspects
    • Module 5: Surgical options and procedures
    • Module 6: Condylectomy
    • Module 7: TMJ replacement
    • Module 8: Complications and outcomes
  • What will you learn?
    • Discuss the controversies around the treatment of condylar fractures (open versus closed)
    • Describe the topographic anatomy for surgical approaches to the TMJ
    • Describe the soft- and hard-tissue surgery around the TMJ
    • Perform computer planning for surgical treatment to correct facial asymmetry
    • Perform the repair of a condylar fracture with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)
    • Perform the reconstruction of the TMJ with a costochondral graft
    • Perform the key steps for placement of a TMJ prosthesis
  • Course participants

    Certified surgeons in oral and maxillofacial surgery, ear, nose, and throat (ENT), or plastics with 5–10 years of experience, who deal with trauma and reconstruction of musculoskeletal head and neck disorders as well as congenital and acquired deformities of the craniofacial skeleton, specifically the TMJ.

  • About our wet lab

    Our anatomical specimen courses are the next best thing after working with live patients. Ethically-sourced cadavers are carefully prepared to deliver a 100% realistic training experience as you will experience in the OR, maximizing your learning effort.

Course details may be subject to change. Please check your chosen date and location for the detailed program.

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