Dr. Mmathabo Sekhoto

Mmathabo Sekhoto is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Her academic work centers on complex temporomandibular joint disorders and reconstructive surgery, with particular emphasis on ankylosis management and alloplastic joint replacement. She contributes to advancing surgical protocols within craniofacial practice in the South African context.

Her publications explore comparative outcomes of gap arthroplasty, costochondral grafting, and total alloplastic temporomandibular joint reconstruction. This body of work highlights functional recovery, complication profiles, and the importance of postoperative rehabilitation. She also examines the long-term performance of prosthetic joint systems and the clinical challenges associated with graft unpredictability and reankylosis.

Additional case-based research addresses rare and aggressive maxillofacial pathologies in pediatric patients, underscoring expertise in managing complex craniofacial conditions. The available publications reflect a focused and clinically grounded research trajectory dedicated to improving surgical outcomes and quality of life for patients with advanced joint and facial deformities.