Evaluating the additional effects of arthrocentesis on the condylar pathways of temporomandibular joint in patients with internal derangement treated with stabilizing splint

Yucel, Mehmet; Gözneli, RİFAT; Alkumru, Hasan; Kulak-Ozkan, YASEMİN

doi:10.1016/j.jcms.2013.07.002

Evaluating the additional effects of arthrocentesis on the condylar pathways of temporomandibular joint in patients with internal derangement treated with stabilizing splint

Yucel M. A. , Gözneli R. , Alkumru H. N. , Kulak-Ozkan Y.

JOURNAL OF CRANIO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.42, 2014 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 42
Publication Date: 2014
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jcms.2013.07.002
Title of Journal : JOURNAL OF CRANIO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Keywords: Arthrocentesis, Axiograph, Stabilizing splint, COMPUTERIZED AXIOGRAPHY, DISC DISPLACEMENT, CLOSED LOCK, THERAPY, OSTEOARTHRITIS, DISORDERS, CADIAX(R), SURGERY

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this investigation is to find out the differences in the condylar pathways of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in patients treated with stabilizing splint and arthrocentesis accompanied by stabilizing splint in 6 months period.