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Temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis: biologic basis and treatment outcome

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Management of Temporomandibular Joint Degenerative Diseases

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Arthrocentesis is an efficient and simple procedure performed under local anesthesia, and has proved to be highly efficacious in releasing severe closed-lock. Biologic mechanisms for the efficacy of arthrocentesis are discussed in this chapter. A treatment protocol, including arthrocentesis in conjuction with occlusal appliance therapy, is suggested.

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  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, The Hebrew University, 91120, Jerusalem, Israel

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Nitzan, D.W. (1996). Temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis: biologic basis and treatment outcome. In: Stegenga, B., de Bont, L.G.M. (eds) Management of Temporomandibular Joint Degenerative Diseases. Birkhäuser Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-8992-6_11

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