[Common characteristics of temporomandibular joint surgery and orthognathic surgery].

Orthognathic surgery and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery are two relatively independent disciplines in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dentofacial deformities and TMJ diseases commonly coexist. The diagnosis and treatment of the diseases with coexisting dentofacial deformities and TMJ disorders is complex. Thus it is very important to comprehensively understand the common characteristics of orthognathic and TMJ surgery, which places a greater demand on oral and maxillofacial surgeons. The present work focuses on our thinking on common characteristics of TMJ and orthognathic surgery based on the managements of these diseases.