Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of orofacial pain conditions which are the
most common non-dental pain complaint in the maxillofacial region. Due to the complexity of …

Disc displacement with reduction (DDWR) is one of the most common intra-articular
disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Factors related to the etiology, progression …

This health technology assessment evaluated the efficacy of pharmacological treatment in
patients with oro‐facial pain. Randomised controlled trials were included if they reported …

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 …

Arthrocentesis is a method of flushing out the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) that is currently
performed by providing a double access to the joint space. Several studies have shown that …

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Given the paucity of clinical symptoms in temporomandibular joint arthritis, detection of
temporomandibular joint inflammation using contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance …

The aim of the present pilot investigation was to compare the effectiveness of six treatment
protocols providing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthrocentesis with or without additional …

Although arthrocentesis is not a panacea, it has been widely used for a variety of
temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Uncritical acceptance of the procedure has been …

Arthrocentesis is traditionally defined as a procedure in which the fluid in a joint cavity is
aspirated with a needle and a therapeutic substance is injected. The procedure is generally …