Penn Center for

Temporomandibular

Joint Disease

Located in the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Penn Center for Temporomandibular Joint Disease specializes in the treatment of conditions involving the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), including complex joint and combined jaw surgeries.

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ABOUT

PENN

CENTER FOR TEMPOROMANDIBULAR

JOINT (TMJ) DISEASE

ERAS PROGRAM

ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY

REMOTE 2ND OPINION

FOR TMJ TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT

The Penn Center for Temporomandibular Joint Disease’s mission is to advance the understanding and treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disease (TMD). One of our key services is finding the source of the pain to define the etiology of TMD.

Internationally-renowned multi-disciplinary team specializing in TMD.

Practical evaluations and diagnostic tools (i.e, Panorex, MRI, and CT Imaging)

Performs one of the highest volumes of joint surgeries in the country.

ABOUT

PENN CENTER FOR TMD

Eric Granquist, DMD, MD

Director,

Center for Temporomandibular

Joint Disease

Led by the Center’s director, Dr. Eric Granquist, DMD, MD, our multi-disciplinary team of oral surgeons, oral medicine physicians, and oral rehabilitation physicians are internationally-renowned and true pioneers in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery having extensive experience in treating Temporomandibular Joint Disease (TMD). Our expert Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons perform some of the highest volumes of joint surgeries in the country. This type of experience translates into the best possible and improved outcomes for the patients in our care.

The Penn Center for Temporomandibular Joint Disease’s mission is to advance the understanding and treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disease (TMD). One of our key services is finding the source of the pain to define the etiology of TMD.

Treatment at the Center is directed at the origin of pain. In addition to practical evaluations, the Center’s diagnostic tools include, but are not limited to Panorex, MRI, and CT imaging. The first-line therapy for TMJ disorders is short-term conservative management. Patients who continue to have symptoms of TMD or progression despite optimal conservative management may benefit from interventional therapy.

ABOUT OUR

TEAM OF EXPERTS

At the forefront of medical and surgical science, our physicians and researchers are involved in basic science and clinical research that allow us to continuously improve treatment outcomes, prognosis, and prevention of temporomandibular joint disease (TMD).

PETER D. QUINN, DMD, MD

Chief Physician Executive, Penn Medicine Medical Group
Vice Dean for Professional Services, Perelman School of Medicine
Senior Vice-President for Clinical Practices for the University of Pennsylvania Health System
Developer of the first FDA-approved stock Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Replacement System
Schoenleber Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/ Pharmacology

THOMAS P. SOLLECITO, DMD, FDS, RCSEd

Chairman, Department of Oral Medicine, Penn School of Dental Medicine
Chief, Oral Medicine Division, Penn Medicine
Associate Dean of Hospital and Extramural Affairs, Penn School of Dental Medicine
Professor of Oral Medicine in Medicine
Professor of Oral Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery

ERIC T. STOOPLER, DMD, FDSRCS, FDSRCPS

Professor of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Professor of Oral Medicine in Medicine

TAKAKO IMAI TANAKA, DDS, FDS RCSEd

Director, Oral Medicine Residency Program
Professor of Clinical Oral Medicine

ERAS

ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY

for TMJ Total Joint Replacement

At Penn Medicine, our expert Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are pioneers in Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) surgery. As part of its leading-edge care, the Penn Center for Temporomandibular Joint Disease offers Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) to help ensure the best possible outcomes for TMJ Total Joint Replacement surgery.

ERAS addresses your TMJ pain, nutrition, movement, surgical site, and educational needs throughout your treatment journey; from surgery preparation to recovery. Evidence-based programs such as ERAS have been shown to improve surgical outcomes, patient care, and satisfaction.

What is ERAS?

Traditionally, surgical processes (which include evaluation before surgery, hospitalization for surgery, and care after surgery) were fragmented. Patients would often have to visit different providers at different locations depending on where they were in the process.

The ERAS pathway streamlines the TMJ Total Joint Replacement Surgery journey; from preparation through recovery. By following ERAS, your care team can better prepare you for TMJ surgery and evaluate potential risk factors at all phases of your journey. By design, ERAS helps you achieve early recovery after surgery by better preparing you before surgery.

PENN CENTER FOR TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISEASE

TMJ Total Joint Replacement Remote Second Opinion Program

The Penn Center for Temporomandibular Joint Disease is nationally recognized as one of the best in the nation in treating Temporomandibular Joint Disease (TMD). Our oral and maxillofacial specialists are experts in oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral rehabilitation. We perform some of the highest volumes of TMJ surgeries in the country which translates to extensive experience for our specialist providers that helps ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

TMJ Total Joint Replacement Remote Second Opinion Program Eligibility

The Penn Center for Temporomandibular Joint Disease is nationally recognized as one of the best in the nation in treating Temporomandibular Joint Disease (TMD). Our oral and maxillofacial specialists are experts in oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral rehabilitation. We perform some of the highest volumes of TMJ surgeries in the country which translates to extensive experience for our specialist providers that helps ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Please call our office to find if the Remote Second Opinion Program is available in your area at 215-662-3580.

Eligibility Criteria:

A surgeon recommended a TMJ total joint replacement.
Your jaw is fused or you have ankylosis (extra bone) that prevents your mouth from opening.
You have a jaw replacement device that is failing or needs revision because you have an infection, the device is broken, or there is extra bone.
You had an open TMJ surgery that did not work.
Your bite (occlusion) shifted because of TMJ disease, TMJ resorption, or disintegration of your jaw bone.