The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of intra-articular injection of platelet rich plasma versus hyaluronic acid following diagnostic arthroscopy in the management of patients suffering from degenerative temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This is a prospective randomized study of 20 patients with TMJ degenerative joint diseases Wilkes IV, V. Patients will be divided into two groups; Group A: will be treated with operative arthroscopy plus intra-articular platelet rich plasma. Group B: will be treated with operative arthroscopy plus intra-articular hyaluronic acid.
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Maximum Interincisal Opening (MIO) Measurements
Timeframe: change from baseline maximum interincisal mouth opening in millimeters at 6 months postoperative
Pain Intensity Measurements
Timeframe: change from preoperative pain intensity according to 100 -point visual analogue scale at 6 months postoperative