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Custom-made mouth prop for TMJ arthrocentesis: a technical note.
Shakil Ahmed Nagori1, P K Chattopadhyay2, Saurav Kumar3
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Army Dental Centre (Research and Referral), Delhi Cantt-10, New Delhi, India. drshakilnagori@gmail.com.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|December 1, 2016
Summary
A custom mouth prop effectively positions the jaw for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthrocentesis. This technique aids in relaxing patients and improving the TMJ arthrocentesis procedure.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthrocentesis is a procedure to lavage the upper joint space, separating the disc from the fossa and removing inflammatory components.
- Increasing joint space during TMJ arthrocentesis typically involves patient positioning to distract the condyle from the glenoid fossa.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a simple and rapid technique for creating a custom-made mouth prop.
- To utilize this prop for maintaining the mandible in an eccentric position during TMJ arthrocentesis.
Main Methods:
- Development of a custom-made mouth prop.
- Application of the prop to position the mandible eccentrically during TMJ arthrocentesis.
Main Results:
- The custom mouth prop effectively holds the mandible in the required eccentric position.
- The prop facilitates patient relaxation throughout the TMJ arthrocentesis procedure.
Conclusions:
- A custom-made mouth prop is an effective tool for TMJ arthrocentesis.
- This technique simplifies patient management and potentially enhances procedure efficacy.
