The Benefits of Using the Ultrasonic BoneScalpel™ in Temporomandibular Joint Reconstruction

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction surgery is challenging and poses multiple risks, potentially leading to well-documented complications (Sidebottom et al., 2013; Hoffman et al., 2015). The main reason for this elevated risk is the complex anatomy in which there are multiple nerves and blood vessels in close approximation to the bone in a confined and difficult-to-access space (Fujimura et al., 2006; Balcioglu et al., 2010). This is significant, because one of the critical steps in any TJR is the removal of diseased hard tissue, typically the condyle, condylar neck, and coronoid.

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