Dr. Piper is
credited with the development of Doppler auscultation and differential
arthrography for the diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders; He has been a
major contributor to the interpretation of CT and MR scans of the TMJ. He is one of
the original researchers to report the occlusal and facial abnormalities
related to childhood growth injuries. He has developed the Piper Classification
of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, which is widely used in clinical
practice. Dr Piper's surgical contributions include the development of
microsurgical joint reconstruction, the utilization of stealth-assisted
computer surgery for the release of joint ankylosis, the surgical management of
avascular necrosis of the mandibular condyle, joint reconstruction in fractured
mandibular condyles, and utilization of autologous fat grafts in the treatment
of various temporomandibular disorders.
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