Clinical Evaluation of Arthrocentesis and Modified Anterior Repositioning Splint in Management of Symptomatic TMJ Internal Derangement
Mahmoud Mohammed mahmoud Nasef,
Mohammed Mahgob Al -Ashmawy,
Ahmed Omar Makhlouf
Abstract:Aim: This study aimed to assess arthrocentesis and a modified anterior repositioning splint (ARS) as a therapeutic protocol for management of symptomatic internal TMJ derangement, disc displacement without reduction (DDwoR). Subjects and Methods:Fifteen female patients (30 joints) had TMJ internal derangement (DDwoR) were randomly involved in this study. A diagnostic preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was done for all patients to confirm the diagnosis. A modified ARS was constructed for each patient… Show more
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