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Published on: August 22, 2022
Otologic manifestations of temporomandibular disorders: effects of TMJ arthrocentesis
Elif Çoban1, Zehra Beyza Çıracı1, Mert Bilgin1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Türkiye.
Introduction:
A bidirectional interaction may exist between temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and otologic symptoms. This study aimed to evaluate changes in patient-reported otologic symptoms following temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthrocentesis.
Materials And Methods:
This retrospective cohort study included 40 patients who underwent TMJ arthrocentesis. Demographic data, TMJ-related clinical findings, otologic symptoms, and visual analog scale (VAS) scores were assessed preoperatively and at a 30-day follow-up.
Results:
.The majority of patients were female (82.5%), with a mean age of 35.4 ± 11.03 years. Significant reductions were observed in otalgia and tinnitus after arthrocentesis (p < .05). No significant changes were detected in hearing loss or vertigo (p > .05). VAS scores showed significant improvement in TMD symptoms, otalgia, and tinnitus, while hearing loss and vertigo remained unchanged.
Conclusion:
TMJ arthrocentesis was associated with subjective improvement in otalgia and tinnitus in patients with TMD, whereas hearing loss and vertigo showed no significant change.
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