Arthroscopic treatments for jaw joint disc displacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests two types of jaw joint surgery for people with a displaced disc that still moves. It compares a simpler procedure (flushing the joint) with a more involved one (surgical repair) to see which helps more with pain and jaw function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a displaced disc in one or both jaw joints, confirmed by MRI
- You have jaw joint pain or disability rated 3 or higher on a 0–10 scale
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have not had open surgery on the jaw joint before
- You do not have arthritis or other rheumatologic joint disease
- You are medically fit for anesthesia (ASA score 3 or lower)
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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