I-PRF After Arthrocentesis Plus Botox Injection to Lateral Pterygoid Muscle in Treatment of Anterior Disc Displacement

Summary

Aim of Study : To evaluate the efficacy of TMJ arhtrocentesis followed by injection of liquid platelet rich fibrin (I-PRF ) in addition to intramuscular injection of lateral pterygoid muscle with botulinum toxin on clinical outcomes of painful TMJ , maximum mouth opening , joint sounds and range of lateral movement in patients with TMJ anterior disc displacement with reduction Hypothesis : Intramuscular injection of lateral pterygoid muscle with botulinum toxin plus TMJ intra-articular injection of liquid platelet rich fibrin after arthrocentesis are more effective than TMJ arthrocentesis followed by intra-articular injection of ( I-PRF ) or TMJ arthrocentesis only .

Timeline

Start

2024-02

Primary completion

2024-12

Completion

2025-05

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