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Combined Arthrocentesis and Occlusal Splint Therapy for Closed Locks of the TMJ

NCT05671549 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 44

Last updated 2023-01-04

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Summary

The goal of this prospective cohort study is to evaluate the effectiveness of combined arthrocentesis and occlusal stabilization splint therapy in patients diagnosed with disc displacement without reduction of temporomandibular joint-induced closed locks. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Is there a difference in the treatment response between chronic and acute closed-lock conditions?
* On which dimensions of pain did the treatment have positive effects? Participants will be preoperatively examined and assigned to one of the two study groups.
* All participants undergo a single session of TMJ arthrocentesis.
* Following the arthrocentesis session, all participants will use preoperatively fabricated occlusal splints.
* Participants will be recalled in one week to evaluate the outcomes. Researchers will compare acute and chronic closed-lock groups to see if there are differences between pain intensities and mouth-opening amounts postoperatively.

Conditions

  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Arthrocentesis of the temporomandibular joint

Arthrocentesis of the temporomandibular joint is a minimally invasive method performed under local anesthesia to irrigate the upper temporomandibular joint cavity with biocompatible substances. The procedure aims to wash out intra-articular inflammatory substances, reduce pain and restore the function of the related joint.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mehmet K. Tümer, AssocProfDr · Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-05-29
Primary Completion
2021-08-25
Completion
2022-06-10

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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