Effectiveness of Arthrocentesis and the Occlusal Splint in Treatment of the TMJ

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

24

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

May 30, 2021

Primary Completion Date

February 28, 2022

Study Completion Date

January 15, 2024

Conditions
Temporomandibular Joint Disc DisplacementAnterior Disc Displacement
Interventions
PROCEDURE

Occlusal splint

a stabilizing maxillary acrylic occlusal splint was made, flat, total and adjusted in central relation (RC).

PROCEDURE

Arthrocentesis

The patient then underwent arthrocentesis of the temporomandibular joint itself, following the Nitzan technique.

Trial Locations (1)

05.403-905

University of São Paulo Faculty of Medicine Clinics Hospital, São Paulo

All Listed Sponsors
lead

University of Sao Paulo General Hospital

OTHER