Comparison of arthrocentesis and arthroscopy of the TMJ in the therapy of chronic closed lock
| Název česky | Srovnání artrocentézy a artroskopie TMK při terapii chronického omezeného otevírání úst |
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| Rok publikování | 2005 |
| Druh | Článek v odborném periodiku |
| Časopis / Zdroj | International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Fakulta / Pracoviště MU | |
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| Klíčová slova | arthrocentesis; arthroscopy; temporomandibular joint; chronic closed lock |
| Popis | The authors deal with a mini-invasive therapy of the TMJ at chronic closed lock. They compare the efficiency of both arthrocentesis and visual arthroscopic lavage on pain reduction and mouth opening increase. The study evaluates 40 patients in total from the point of view of mouth opening extent and pain severity. |