Review article

Temporomandibular disorders – minimally invasive surgical treatment options: arthrocenthesis and arthroscopy

Margita Belušić-Gobić ; Klinika za maksilofacijalnu i oralnu kirurgiju, KBC Rijeka, Rijeka
Mirna Juretić ; Klinika za maksilofacijalnu i oralnu kirurgiju, KBC Rijeka, Rijeka
Mate Rogić ; Klinika za maksilofacijalnu i oralnu kirurgiju, KBC Rijeka, Rijeka
Robert Cerović ; Klinika za maksilofacijalnu i oralnu kirurgiju, KBC Rijeka, Rijeka

Abstract

Temporomadibular disorder (TMD) encompasses a variety of clinical diagnosis with the symptom of orofacial pain caused by the masticatory muscles, temporomandibular joint and surrounding structures. Nonarticular temporomandibular disorder (usually forms of myalgia) is treated conservatively, while the articular temporomandibular disorders often need surgical treatment. The most commonly used are minimally in- vasive treatment techniques. Arthrocentesis is ”blind” joint lavage. Arthroscopy is an endoscopic surgical method that allows treatment with minimal tissue damage, with very few complications, without postoperative scar because the arthroscope thickness is only 2 mm, it is a safe technique with good results.

Keywords

arthrocentesis; arthroscopy; temporomandibular joint

Hrčak ID:

126288

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/126288

Publication date:

3.9.2014.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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