CompletedNot Applicable

Comparing Single Needle and Double Needle Arthrocentesis for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Turkey (Türkiye)28 participantsStarted 2022-01-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical success and efficacy of single-needle, double-cannula arthrocentesis with conventional arthrocentesis techniques in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders. Patients with nonreducible disc displacement complained of limited mouth opening and/or pain. All treated patients had baseline and follow-up (with mouth opening and VAS). Comparisons were made within and between groups.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * with complaints of pain and restricted mouth opening and who had not received any previous treatment. * Patients with a diagnosis of disc displacement without reduction characterized by persistent or frequent TMJ pain, history of joint clicking, limited mouth opening with deviation to the affected side, limited lateral movement to the opposite side, limited protrusive movements with deviation to the affected side were included. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with systemic inflammatory joint disease, facial growth disorder, and direct trauma to the TMJ were excluded.

What they're measuring

change in mouth opening

Timeframe: Until the 6th month after TMJ Arthrocentesis

VAS Pain Scor

Timeframe: Until the 6th month after TMJ Arthrocentesis

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06757322

SponsorYuzuncu Yil University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-03-01

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