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Effect of simultaneous therapy of arthrocentesis and occlusal splints on temporomandibular disorders: anterior disc displacement without reduction
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ; : 14-20, 2013.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-142699
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

This study sought to evaluate the effect of simultaneous application of arthrocentesis and occlusal splint. MATERIALS AND

METHODS:

A retrospective study of 43 patients (3 males, 40 females) whose symptoms had improved was conducted at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dong-A University Hospital between 2008 and 2010. Subjects were divided into three groups Group A (17 patients with arthrocentesis and occlusal splints simultaneously applied), Group B (13 patients whose symptoms did not improve with occlusal splints, undergoing arthrocentesis after occlusal splint use for 8 weeks), and Group C (13 patients that only used occlusal splints). We compared these groups in maximum comfortable opening (MCO) and the visual analogue scale of pain and noise. Follow-up was performed at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months.

RESULTS:

The improvement of symptoms was noted in all three groups, but Group A had a quicker improvement than the other groups, in terms of pain reduction and MCO increases.

CONCLUSION:

The simultaneous application of arthrocentesis and occlusal splints can reduce patient discomfort more quickly.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Surgery, Oral / Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Cephalosporins / Retrospective Studies / Follow-Up Studies / Occlusal Splints / Displacement, Psychological / Noise Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Year: 2013 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Surgery, Oral / Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Cephalosporins / Retrospective Studies / Follow-Up Studies / Occlusal Splints / Displacement, Psychological / Noise Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Year: 2013 Type: Article