Efficacy of Arthroscopic Discopexy on Condylar Growth in Temporomandibular Joint Anterior Disc Displacement: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescents with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) anterior disc displacement (ADD) frequently develop dentofacial deformities. It is unknown if adjunctive arthroscopic discopexy compared to orthodontic treatment alone increases condylar growth and then improves dentofacial deformity. This study aimed to determine whether arthroscopic discopexy before functional appliance (joint-occlusal treatment) or single functional appliance (occlusal treatment) increases condylar growth and improves dentofacial deformity among adolescents with TMJ ADD.

Methods

A multicenter, randomized, parallel controlled trial was conducted in three centers in China. Adolescents diagnosed with TMJ ADD and dentofacial deformity were enrolled. Eligible participants were randomly assigned to a joi

SUBMITTER: Shen P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11346712 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature