New arthroscopic disc repositioning and suturing technique for treating an anteriorly displaced disc of the temporomandibular joint: part I – technique introduction

Abstract Anterior disc displacement is one of the most frequent types of temporomandibular joint disorders. Various arthroscopic disc repositioning and suturing techniques were reported to treat patients with disc displacement in the 1990s, but the success rate and long-term stability was not satisf...

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Published in:International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 2012-09, Vol.41 (9), p.1058-1063
Main Authors: Yang, C, Cai, X.-Y, Chen, M.-J, Zhang, S.-Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
anterior disc displacement
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy - methods
Biological and medical sciences
Dentistry
disc repositioning
Endoscopy
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Joint Dislocations - pathology
Joint Dislocations - surgery
Medical sciences
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Surgery
Suture Techniques
temporomandibular joint
Temporomandibular Joint Disc - pathology
Temporomandibular Joint Disc - surgery
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Abstract Anterior disc displacement is one of the most frequent types of temporomandibular joint disorders. Various arthroscopic disc repositioning and suturing techniques were reported to treat patients with disc displacement in the 1990s, but the success rate and long-term stability was not satisfactory. This report describes a new repositioning and suturing technique and discusses its advantages and disadvantages.
ISSN:0901-5027
1399-0020
DOI:10.1016/j.ijom.2012.05.025