The temporomandibular joint consists of articulations between three surfaces, the mandibular fossa and articular tubercle ( from the squamous part of temporal bone) , and the head of mandible. The joint has a unique mechanism. The articular surfaces of the bones never come into contact with each other - they are separated by an articular disc. The TMJ is affected by a variety of disorders from arthritis to complicated tumors. TMJ reconstruction has become a viable option for end stage TMJ disorders over the last few years. This book deals with the details of the TMJ, conditions requiring TMJ...