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Reprint of the role of total joint replacement surgery in the orthognathic patient

Abstract Alloplastic reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint, commonly referred to as total joint replacement, is used to treat end stage joint disease in a cohort of patients who present with a range of condylar pathology. In considering its role in the management of the orthognathic patient, it is helpful to categorize patients into those with primary pathology of the mandibular condyle or those with primary dentofacial deformity. The success of total joint replacement is predicated by the predictably stable results that are achieved when used in carefully selected clinical scenarios. In this article, we will discuss the role of total joint replacement surgery in the orthognathic patient and highlight its clinical impact by inclusion of a case study.