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. 2018 Mar-Apr;8(2):124-129.
doi: 10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_361_17. Epub 2018 Apr 24.

Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis: A Prospective Study and Audit of 500 Joints of Central India

Shailesh Kumar  1 , Kamini Kiran  2 , Anurag Yadav  3
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Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis: A Prospective Study and Audit of 500 Joints of Central India

Shailesh Kumar et al. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2018 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

Aim and objectives: Aim of this study was to compare prospective effectiveness of arthrocentesis of temporomandibular joint by single- and double-needle technique in central India population.

Materials and methods: Out of 230 patients, 500 joints were included in the study and were randomly selected into two groups: single needle and double needle. Follow-up of patients were done as 1 week, 1 and 3 months. (The statistical analysis was done using SPSS [Statistical Package for Social Sciences] Version 15.0 Statistical Analysis Software).

Results: Both techniques were equally effective at reducing pain and increasing the maximal mouth opening. The single-needle technique was easier to perform and required a shorter operative time (P < 0.01).

Conclusion: The results obtained indicate that single versus double arthrocentesis techniques were equally effective in reducing the pain and increasing the mouth opening and reducing the clicking sound. However, single-needle technique was easier to perform and required a shorter operative time.

Keywords: Arthrocentesis; double-needle technique; single-needle techniques.

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