Relapses in the treatment of TMJ diseases: etiology, diagnosis, treatment

– What surgical techniques are associated with late relapse?

– How do bicortical screws cause late relapse of the mandible?

– How does the medial pterygoid muscle affect relapse?

– Is a long BSSO or short BSSO split desired and why?

– What is done presurgery, during surgery, and after surgery to stabilize the TMJ?

– Do medications control bite correction relapse?

– Do splints stabilize or injure the TMJ?