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ISSN (Print) 1013-9052
EISSN 1658-3558
The Saudi Dental Journal,
P.O. Box 52500,
Riyadh 11563,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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TMJ arthrocentesis for acute closed lock: Retrospecive analysis of 40 consecutive cases
Ghassan Dhaif*, FFDRCSI
The aim of the study was to evaluate the long-term results of arthrocentesis in the management of anchored disc phenomenon with its resultant limitation of jaw movement.The study involving 62 patients with suddenly occurring severe and persistent limited mouth opening originating from TMJ were retrospectively analyzed. The study group consisted of 40 consecutive patienis with 64 involved TMJs. These were treated by arthrocentesis. All patients rated their pain level on visual analogue scale and filled information on jaw pain, jaw dysfunction and daily living activity scores on a self-questionnaire pre-operatively and at 6, 12, 24, and 36 months postoperatively. The interincisal opening was measured on each setting. Pre-operative and post operative differences were analyzed statistically and the success rate was calculated according to the success criteria. The success rate was 95% at 36 months follow-up. All post-operative scores showed marked improvements. Arthrocentesis is considered to be the treatment modality of choice for acute closed lock cases of temporomandibular joint in carefully selected cases.
Saudi Dental Journal 2001;13(3):123-127.
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