Platelet-Rich Fibrin and Hyaluronic Acid vs. Hyaluronic Acid Injection for TMJ Internal Derangement

Summary

Injectable PRF technology, according to literature evidence, ensures the release of growth factors over time which play a major role in the release of regenerative factors for tissue repair after injection, while HA is an anti-inflammatory medication that can provide rapid relief from pain and inflammation in joints. It is a major natural component of synovial fluid that plays an important role in lubrication of synovial tissues However, its effect is typically temporary, and it doesn\'t promote tissue healing or regeneration. For this reason, this protocol has been designed with the aim to investigate whether injection in the injection i- pRF with HA can achieve the same improvements of pain and function, compare this technique with arthrocentesis.

Timeline

Start

2024-09-18

Primary completion

2025-03-25

Completion

2025-04-01

Publications

• Background Yuce E, Komerik N. Comparison of the Efficiacy of Intra-Articular Injection of Liquid Platelet-Rich Fibrin and Hyaluronic Acid After in Conjunction With Arthrocentesis for the Treatment of Internal Temporomandibular Joint Derangements. J Craniofac Surg. 2020 Oct;31(7):1870-1874. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000006545.
• Background Ghoneim NI, Mansour NA, Elmaghraby SA, Abdelsameaa SE. Treatment of temporomandibular joint disc displacement using arthrocentesis combined with injectable platelet rich fibrin versus arthrocentesis alone. J Dent Sci. 2022 Jan;17(1):468-475. doi: 10.1016/j.jds.2021.07.027. Epub 2021 Aug 21.
• Background Harba AN, Harfoush M. Evaluation of the participation of hyaluronic acid with platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders. Dent Med Probl. 2021 Jan-Mar;58(1):81-88. doi: 10.17219/dmp/127446.
• Background Hegab AF, Hameed HIAA, Hassaneen AM, Hyder A. Synergistic effect of platelet rich plasma with hyaluronic acid injection following arthrocentesis to reduce pain and improve function in TMJ osteoarthritis. J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023 Feb;124(1S):101340. doi: 10.1016/j.jormas.2022.11.016. Epub 2022 Nov 19.
• Background Isik G, Kenc S, Ozveri Koyuncu B, Gunbay S, Gunbay T. Does the Use of Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin After Arthrocentesis for Disc Displacement Without Reduction Improve Clinical Outcomes? J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023 Jun;81(6):689-697. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2023.02.014. Epub 2023 Mar 13.
• Background Toameh MH, Alkhouri I, Karman MA. Management of patients with disk displacement without reduction of the temporomandibular joint by arthrocentesis alone, plus hyaluronic acid or plus platelet-rich plasma. Dent Med Probl. 2019 Jul-Sep;56(3):265-272. doi: 10.17219/dmp/109329.

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