Arthrocentesis and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: Clinical and Radiological Results of a Prospective Study

• Main Authors: Giacomo De Riu (Author), Mirella Stimolo (Author), Silvio Mario Meloni (Author), Damiano Soma (Author), Milena Pisano (Author), Salvatore Sembronio (Author), Antonio Tullio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Purpose. We evaluated the efficacy of arthrocentesis in the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Material and Methods. In this prospective clinical case series, 30 consecutive patients with TMJ disorders underwent arthrocentesis using saline and sodium hyaluronate injections. Outcom...