Ultrasound vs. standard jaw joint flushing for TMD
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of doing a procedure called arthrocentesis (flushing out the jaw joint) to treat jaw pain and locking. One method uses ultrasound to guide the needle, the other uses the usual technique. The goal is to see which helps more with less discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You are between 16 and 45 years old.
- You have a jaw joint problem (internal derangement) that causes pain or trouble moving your jaw.
- You have tried non-surgical treatments (like physical therapy or mouth guards) and they didn't work well enough.
- You are generally healthy, with no major medical problems that could affect healing or surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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