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Journal of Medical Sciences

Year: 2002 | Volume: 2 | Issue: 3 | Page No.: 149-151
DOI: 10.3923/jms.2002.149.151
Conservative Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Meniscus Perforations
Birgul Ozpinar and Munire Ece Sabah

Abstract: When normal functioning of the temporomandibular joint is disrupted by a trauma, a pathological process, or excessive intraarticular pressure, perforations of the disc may occur. Surgery, repositional appliances or splints and using the patient`s adaptive response are the main choices of treatment. The patient`s age, general health and the extent of discomfort are the main factors in selecting the treatment. Since surgery is a relatively aggressive procedure, other treatment procedures should be attempted first. In this case report, presented a conservative application and the outcome of treatment.

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Birgul Ozpinar and Munire Ece Sabah, 2002. Conservative Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Meniscus Perforations. Journal of Medical Sciences, 2: 149-151.

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