A clinical-based protocol of diagnosis of temporomandibular joint open lock and treatment with arthrocentesis

ConclusionsAll patients of the present study improved from the open lock and disc click of the affected TMJ for 6  months after arthrocentesis. The clinical-based protocol of diagnosis of TMJ open lock reported in the present study, followed by the treatment with arthrocentesis is a reasonable, low-cost, and safe method to treat patients with the acute open lock.
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research