The Aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of intra-articular Dextrose injection with
concentration 5% in superior joint space of TMJ in comparison to arthrocentesis in patients with
anterior disc displacement with reduction of TMJ who did not respond favorably to conservative
treatment and to compare and infer which among the two procedures is more satisfactory,
whether dextrose 5% injection or Arthrocentesis.
Age ranges from 18 to 50 years.
Patients with adequate follow up duration for outcome assessment.
Patients having pain or reduced mouth opening due to fracture of the condyle.
patients having any degenerative changes in the TMJ.
patients having other systemic diseases such as polyarthritis.
patients having any neurological disorders.
Cairo University
Lead sponsor