Varies.: It is usually very tolerable. However, more pleaant under sedation with a recovery taking a few weeks as the swelling and some bruising is to be expected in the area.
Answered 9/7/2012
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Arthroscopic : Surgery to TMJ is a last resort proceedure for treatment of TMJ disorder depending upon dignisis but all option should be tried first. It is done artiscopically where a small incision is made ( two) so they can view the area and go in and correct , remove pieces , repair , disc or whatever is necessary.
Answered 4/16/2016
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Scope easier: Surgery usually last option. Scope much more benign. Almost always try scope before open surgery.
Answered 3/20/2015
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