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The study aims to evaluate effectiveness of ringer injection with or without corticosteroid during arthrocentesis of the temporomandibular joint in the treatment of internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).


Clinical Trial Description

This prospective clinical study was approved by Local ethical committee and written informed consent will be obtained before the trial starts. Criteria for selection of the patients was based on history and clinical findings characteristic of internal derangement. All these patients were initially treated with NSAIDS for 1 week and occlusal splints for 1 month had failed to respond to these conservative treatments. The patients with systemic problems which affect bone and joints,psychological problems ,history of maxillofacial fractures and orthognathic surgery were excluded from the study. A total of 60 patients with TMJ internal derangement with failed conservative management, were subjected to TMJ arthrocentesis. All arthrocentesis were performed by the same maxillofacial surgeon. Subjects were randomly allocated into two groups (30 cases in each group). Subjects in the group 1 received irrigation with Ringer solution and in the group 2 ,subjects underwent irrigation with Ringer solution with corticosteroid (Dexamethasone ) .Two examiners evaluated Temporomandibular disorder's signs ( mouth opening,click , crepitus and pain) before, one month and 6 months after arthrocentesis. ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment


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NCT number NCT01958879
Study type Interventional
Source Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 2
Start date September 2012
Completion date November 2013

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