Arthroscopic assisted release of lateral pterygoid versus scarification of retrodiscal tissue in management of internal derangement of temporomandibular joint: RCT

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsPan African Clinical Trials Registry
Year 2023
INTERVENTION: Arthroscopic assisted release scarification of the retrodiscal tissues CONDITION: ; Oral Health Oral Health PRIMARY OUTCOME: Mouth opening with Digital Caliper Pain relief VAS SECONDARY OUTCOME: Clicking sound lateral excursion movements INCLUSION CRITERIA: ‐ Patients who failed to respond to conservative management protocol (non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs, physiotherapy, and occlusal splint) for three months. ‐ Wilkes stage II, III. ‐ No prior TMJ surgery.
Epistemonikos ID: 1fc1b0b8209cc9350b08c3d5f37a62c4203a2882
First added on: Feb 20, 2024