Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 150-151, September 2010

Still no Convincing Link Between Temporomandibular Disorders and Orthognathic Surgery

Specialist in Oral Surgery, RED (Research and Education in Dentistry), 10 Longbow Close, Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury SY1 3GZ, United Kingdom

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Orthognathic treatment and temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review. Part 2. Signs and symptoms and meta-analyses.

Al-Riyami S, Cunningham SJ, et al.

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2009;136(5):626 e1-16, discussion 626-7.

Reviewer

Richard Oliver, BDS, BSc, PhD, FDSRCPS, FDS(OS)RCPS

Purpose/Question

Does correction of jaw discrepancies with orthognathic surgery affect TMD signs and symptoms?

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Systematic review with meta-analysis of data

Level of Evidence

Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence

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PII: S1532-3382(10)00135-1

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2010.06.004

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 150-151, September 2010

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