Correlation Between Disc Displacements and Locations of Disc Perforation in the Temporomandibular Joint

Overview

Journal Dentomaxillofac Radiol

Publisher Oxford University Press

Date 2010 Mar 6

PMID 20203276

Citations 17

Authors

X M Liu

S Y Zhang

C Yang

M J Chen

X Y Cai

M S Haddad

B Yun

Z Z Chen

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Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between disc displacement types and locations of disc perforation in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Methods: 157 patients (162 joints) with disc perforation observed through arthroscopy were included in this study. The types of disc displacement were analysed by TMJ MRI before operation. The locations of disc perforation under arthroscopy were recorded. The correlation between types of disc displacement and locations of disc perforation was analysed by Fisher's exact test.

Results: Medial disc perforation was observed in 55.6% of patients with anterolateral displacement without reduction, but was observed in only 3.7% of patients with pure anterior displacement, and was not observed in patients with anteromedial displacement without reduction. There was a statistically significant difference between these groups in the incidence of medial disc perforation.

Conclusions: There is a correlation between different disc displacements and locations of disc perforation. The incidence of medial disc perforation in patients with anterolateral displacement was significantly higher. The types of disc displacement may have direct influence over the locations of disc perforation.

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