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Appendices390Bert Van Thielen, thank you for helping me with our nightly CT-scans of our cadavers, it was an absolutely unique experience. To dr. Stijn Huys, Ruben Van de Sande, and Benoit de Smet, I extend my gratitude for your contributions to TMJ prosthesis design. Serife Arda and Katrin Rhode, your exceptional work in tissue sample preparation and staining is deeply appreciated.To my peers and fellow residents, Alexander Bral and Lauri Wauters, your support and willingness to cover my clinical duties at a moment’s notice, when something needed to be analyzed without prior notice, were invaluable. My gratitude also needs to be expressed to both Michael Büttner and dr. Erik Nout, who not only provided me with certain insights and providing new angles to my research, but also leave a deep and profound impression on my clinical skill as a surgeon, having propelled me forward more than I can express. Thank you for your patience, tricks and skills. Professor dr. Johan De Mey, your willingness to step in as promotor during a transitional period is deeply appreciated. To the esteemed members of the jury, prof. dr. Sophie Hernot, Prof. dr. Florencio Monje, Prof. dr. Robin Willaert, Prof. dr. Dieter De Baere, Prof. dr. Sorcha Ni Dhubhghaill, thank you for your critical evaluation this dissertation. I am honored to present and defend this work before you. Mr. Brinckman, Philip, although you were not directly involved in the making of this thesis, I remain forever grateful, as I would not be standing here today, was it not for your guidance and direction during my formative years. You imparted upon me the values of ‘cura personalis’, ‘non multa sed multum’ and, of course, ‘magis’. Your belief in my potential, even when it was far from apparent, set the course for my journey. Truly, ‘En todo amar y server’. To my mother, father, brother, sister, Bruno and Nathalie, thank you for your unwavering support, not only during this dissertation, but also during the years preceding it. Your encouragement, love, and care provided me with the strength to persevere through long, pacing nights of studying and moments of uncertainty, guiding me through my academic journey.Nikolas de Meurechy NW.indd 390 05-06-2024 10:15