Arthrocentesis versus nonsurgical methods in the treatment of temporomandibular disc displacement without reduction

Diracoglu, Demirhan; Saral, Ilknur; Keklik, Baris; Kurt, Hanefi; Emekli, Ufuk; Ozcakar, LEVENT; Karan, Ayse; Aksoy, Cihan

doi:10.1016/j.tripleo.2009.01.005

Arthrocentesis versus nonsurgical methods in the treatment of temporomandibular disc displacement without reduction

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Diracoglu D., Saral I. B., Keklik B., Kurt H., Emekli U., Ozcakar L., ...More

ORAL SURGERY ORAL MEDICINE ORAL PATHOLOGY ORAL RADIOLOGY AND ENDODONTOLOGY, vol.108, no.1, pp.3-8, 2009 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 108 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2009
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2009.01.005
Journal Name: ORAL SURGERY ORAL MEDICINE ORAL PATHOLOGY ORAL RADIOLOGY AND ENDODONTOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.3-8
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective. The aim was to compare the short- and medium-term results of arthrocentesis and conventional treatment (splint, heat, and exercise) in patients with early temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc displacement without reduction (DDw/oR).