The aim of this study was to compare the perioperative evolution of two different arthrocentesis techniques, one performed by direct palpation of the anatomical structures and the other by preestablished…
Purpose: Evaluate the clinical and functional outcome of a custom temporomandibular hemi-joint fossa/eminence implant prosthesis. Materials and methods: Prospective IRB protocol study of 36 patients (40 custom TMJ implant prosthesis)…
Objective: Botulinum Toxin-A is a strong biological toxin synthesized by Clostridium botulinum which is a gram positive, anaerobic, spore forming organism. Its mechanism of inhibiting acetylcholine release at neuromuscular junctions…
The term osteomyelitis, from the Greek (osteos = bone + myelós = marrow), describes an inflammatory process caused by infection in the cortical and cancellous bone. The diagnosis is based…
We want to present that the reactivation of condylar hyperplasia is completely possible. Despite the finish of postsurgical orthodontic treatment was finished, our team of work has a protocol of…
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are relatively common, but their pathophysiology is not fully understood. Research has demonstrated the presence of reactive oxidative radical species and various inflammatory mediators in TMJ…
Synovial Chondromatosis of a joint is a benign condition of unknown aetiology. It is characterised by the presence of loose body in the articular space. It commonly affects larger joints…
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the inflammatory cytokine profile in the synovial fluid (SF) of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in patients with synovial chondromatosis (SC). Patients and methods: Ten patients…
Synovial chondromatosis (SC) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an uncommon benign entity characterized by the formation of calcified loose bodies within the joint. The standard treatment is arthrotomy of…
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of TMJ pain and bone status on the activities of daily living (ADL). Material and methods: The study included…
