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Temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis. Review of the literature.
Florencio Monje-gilDorrit W. NitzanRaúl González-garcíasubject
medicine.medical_treatmentTherapeutic irrigationDentistrystomatognathic systemmedicineHumansParacentesisIn patientSurgical treatmentTherapeutic IrrigationGeneral Dentistrybusiness.industryTemporomandibular Joint ArthrocentesisReview-ArticleArthrocentesisTemporomandibular Joint Disorders:CIENCIAS MÉDICAS [UNESCO]Temporomandibular jointstomatognathic diseasesmedicine.anatomical_structureOtorhinolaryngologyHomogeneousClosed lockUNESCO::CIENCIAS MÉDICASSurgeryOral Surgerybusinessdescription
The treatment of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is still controversial. TMJ arthrocentesis represents a form of minimally invasive surgical treatment in patients suffering from internal derangement of the TMJ, especially closed lock. It consists of washing the joint with the possibility of depositing a drug or other therapeutic substance. Resolution of symptoms is due to the removal of chemical inflammatory mediators and changes in intra-articular pressure. Numerous clinical studies regarding this technique have been published. The goal of this paper is to review all clinical articles that have been published with regard to the critique of this technique. 19 articles with different designs fulfilling selection guidelines were chosen. A series of clinical and procedure variables were analyzed. Although the mean of improvement was higher that 80%, further research is needed to determine more homogeneous indications for TMJ athrocentesis. Key words:Temporomandibular joint, arthrocentesis, minimally invasive surgery.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-26 | Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal |