Dr. Hakim has published many peer reviewed publications, review articles and research abstracts that have helped advance the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He dedicated six years primarily to TMJ surgery research because he believed it was the field that lacked the most understanding compared to other areas of the specialty. He put his effort where the highest impact would be. Below is a summary of his publications in a reverse chronological order:
Cheung J, Aronovich S, Troost JP, Hakim M. Is Advanced Arthroscopic Debridement in Patients With End-Stage Temporomandibular Joint Degenerative Joint Disease Associated With Improved Quality of Life and Pain Reduction? Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2024 Nov 9.
While a large number of TMJ surgeons treat TMJ arthritis with joint replacement, Dr. Hakim prefers to pursue a minimally invasive approach and to give his patients a chance at getting relief with advanced TMJ arthroscopy before committing them to something more invasive. Oftentimes he faced skepticism and sometimes criticism from fellow oral surgeons who claimed that arthroscopy would not work. He spent years aggregating his data until he finally published the evidence that advanced arthroscopy should be considered first before open joint surgery at his practice even if the patient already had arthritis.
This case report discusses a rare complication of TMJ arthroscopy and how to avoid it.
This study explored the use of stem cells in regeneration of the TMJ in mice.
Dr. Hakim is an educator and leader in the field of TMJ and reconstructive jaw surgery. In addition to his surgical acumen, Dr. Hakim is conscientious and easy to talk to. I give Dr. Hakim my highest recommendation and would choose his practice first for my family.
- Jason D., Google
I know Dr Hakim to be a honest, personable and highly skilled surgeon. He possesses a rare combination of compassion for patients as well as the expertise and experience to treat disorders of the mouth, jaws and TMJ. Highly recommended!
- Omar K., Google
Dr. Hakim is not only highly skilled in diagnosing and treating TMJ disorders, but he also has an extraordinary ability to connect with his patients on a personal level. His ability to communicate complex information in an understandable way was incredibly reassuring. Thank you (Simona B. in Italy)
- Simona B., Google
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