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01-09-2014 | Research Paper

Efficacy of Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis on Mouth Opening and Pain in the Treatment of Internal Derangement of TMJ—A Clinical Study

Authors: Altaf H. Malik, Ajaz A. Shah

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery | Issue 3/2014

Abstract

Purpose

This study was designed to investigate the efficacy of arthrocentesis on mouth opening and pain in the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) internal derangement patients.

Materials and Methods

Fifteen males and 25 females aged between 18 and 37 years comprised the study material in the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Govt Dental College Srinagar (India). The patients’ complaints were limited mouth opening and TMJ pain. Arthrocentesis was performed under aseptic conditions. Clinical evaluation of the patients was done before the procedure, and 1 week and 4 months post-operatively. Intensity of TMJ pain and maximal mouth opening were recorded at each follow-up visit.

Results

There was significant improvement in mouth opening and reduction in pain scores in the post-operative period.

Conclusions

Arthrocentesis is a simple and safe procedure for patients of internal derangement with closed lock for improving mouth opening and decreasing pain.

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Title: Efficacy of Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis on Mouth Opening and Pain in the Treatment of Internal Derangement of TMJ—A Clinical Study
Authors: Altaf H. Malik
Ajaz A. Shah
Publication date: 01-09-2014
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery / Issue 3/2014
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-013-0522-7

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Efficacy of Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis on Mouth Opening and Pain in the Treatment of Internal Derangement of TMJ—A Clinical Study

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Purpose

Materials and Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Materials and Methods

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