Overall Treatments in Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Pathologies
A special issue of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction (ISSN 1943-3883).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: temporomandibular joint diseases; temporomandibular joint surgery; temporomandibular joint reconstruction; orthognathic surgery; facial trauma; orbital surgery; oral and maxillofacial surgery; jaw malpositions and craniofacial anomalies
Interests: VSP; TJ replacements; biomaterials; reconstruction; alloplastic; additive manufacturing
Interests: congenital; reconstruction; temporomandibular; implant; patient-specific; virtual surgical planning
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
It is with immense pleasure and privilege that we present this Special Issue, entirely dedicated to "Overall Treatments in Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Pathologies". This volume arrives at a crucial moment, reflecting the growing complexity and the necessity for multidisciplinary and comprehensive approaches in the management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
Temporomandibular dysfunction represents a significant challenge for various specialties, demanding an understanding that goes beyond the articular and muscular structure to encompass psychosocial, neural and systemic factors. The concept of overall treatment is essential because it recognizes that effective management requires the integration of multiple and personalized therapeutic strategies for each patient.
This Special Issue aims to be a clinical and research reference, highlighting innovations that are transforming the standard of care. We invite the scientific community to share their knowledge and help this editorial team build these guidelines. We welcome submissions on a variety of topics related to the treatment of temporomandibular disorders, such as:
- New guidelines and decision algorithms for the diagnosis and non-surgical management of TMD, including advances in physical and pharmacological therapies.
- Innovative surgical techniques in the TMJ, such as infiltrations, arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgeries and complex joint reconstructions.
- New guidelines for the reconstruction of the congenitally missing, diseased or ankylosed TMJ, guiding clinicians in using autogenous and/or alloplastic materials.
- The integration of modern technologies like computer-assisted planning, intra-operative navigation and other new imaging methods.
- The development of tissue engineering for repairing and/or replacing diseased joint components, specifically the mandibular condyle and TMJ disc.
- Research focused on the etiology, prognosis and risk factors for the chronification of orofacial pain.
We express our sincere gratitude to the authors for the excellence and rigor of their submissions, and to the reviewers, whose dedication was fundamental in elevating the scientific quality of this material.
We hope this Special Issue serves as an indispensable resource for surgeons, clinicians, researchers and students, contributing significantly to the improvement of treatment standards and quality of life for patients with TMJ pathologies worldwide.
We wish you an excellent read!
Dr. Rafael Cypriano
Prof. Dr. Andreas L. I. Thor
Prof. Dr. Eppo Wolvius
Prof. Dr. Dongmei He
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- temporomandibular joint
- temporomandibular joint disorders
- temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome
- mandibular reconstruction
- facial pain
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