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Comparative Assessment of Arthrocentesis Methods in TMJ Disorders
Sponsor: Helin Merve Özalp
Summary
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are common conditions in society, characterised by symptoms such as pain, limited movement and joint noises, which negatively affect an individual's quality of life. The primary goal of treatment is to restore the physiological functions of the joint by eliminating the aetiological factors. In cases where conservative methods prove ineffective, arthrocentesis, a minimally invasive approach, comes to the fore. Arthrocentesis aims to reduce pain by removing inflammatory mediators and to increase joint mobility. In this study, the intraoperative parameters and clinical outcomes of different arthrocentesis techniques were compared and evaluated in patients with Wilkes stage 2-3 TME disorders.
Official title: Clinical Evaluation of Different Arthrocentesis Techniques in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
17 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2024-08-01
Completion Date
2025-09-15
Last Updated
2026-04-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Y-shaped cannula without a source
Y-shaped cannula without a source Arthrocentesis performed by simultaneously and concentrically placing two manually Y-shaped bent needles into the joint cavity.
Y-shaped cannula with a source
Y-shaped cannula with a source Arthrocentesis performed by simultaneously and concentrically placing two manually Y-shaped bent needles into the joint cavity.
Locations (1)
Ktu Dentistry
Trabzon, Ortahisar, Turkey (Türkiye)