Are incisional biopsies reliable for selecting definitive treatment of ameloblastomas? A 15-year interdisciplinary retrospective study.

Objectives: Sampling error in incisional biopsy can lead to under/overtreatment. The aim of this study is to determine the incidence of sampling error/discordance between incisional biopsy and final diagnosis and consequences for treatment outcomes.

Study Design: This study is a retrospective cohort study of patients treated for ameloblastoma at an academic medical center from 2005 to 2020.

Surgical Versus Nonsurgical Management of Degenerative Joint Disease.

As knowledge of the complexity of myofascial pain and its interaction with temporomandibular joint disorders has increased, the use of surgical procedures to treat degenerative joint disease has decreased. The focus has moved from a "surgery-first" approach toward a more cautious one that involves nonsurgical treatment as the primary modality, then minimally invasive treatments, followed by open surgical modalities, when indicated. This article examines the current literature regarding the effectiveness of nonsurgical and surgical treatments for the management of degenerative joint disease.

Discectomy Versus Disc Preservation for Internal Derangement of the Temporomandibular Joint.

Anterior disc displacement with or without reduction is a common finding in symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. When symptomatic and associated with dysfunction it requires an intervention. Once nonsurgical management fails and the patient does not respond to minimally invasive procedures, open surgical treatment is indicated.

Injectable Agents Versus Surgery for Recurrent Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation.

Recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation (TMJD) is a distressing entity to the patient and a therapeutic challenge to the treating provider. Absence of high-level evidence in literature among currently available treatment options creates a lack of consistency in management. This article reviews the current literature on common injectable agents used and the open surgical techniques.