Status:
COMPLETED
Arthrocentesis and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders a Conservative Alternative to Surgical Treatments
Lead Sponsor:
Università degli Studi di Sassari
Conditions:
TMJ Internal Derangement
Eligibility:
All Genders
25-62 years
Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of arthrocentesis in the treatment of internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Detailed Description
This work was designed as a prospective case series clinical study. Patients imaging was evaluated with Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance at the beginning of the treatment a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- TMJ pain
- TMJ noises and click
- history of unsuccessful conservative management (NSAID and occlusal bite)
- occlusal bite still present
Exclusion
- degenerative joint disease (such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis etc.)
- history of condylar fractures or previous TMJ trauma
- TMJ surgery
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2010
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01903512
Start Date
November 1 2010
End Date
May 1 2012
Last Update
July 19 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Maxillofacial Unit, University of Sassari
Sassari, SS,, Italy, 07100