A new approach to arthrocentesis of the temporomandibular joint

Alkan, Alper; KILIÇ, Eser

doi:10.1016/j.ijom.2008.11.005

A new approach to arthrocentesis of the temporomandibular joint

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Alkan A., KILIÇ E.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.38, no.1, pp.85-86, 2009 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 38 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2009
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijom.2008.11.005
Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.85-86
Erciyes University Affiliated: No

Abstract

We describe a new temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthrocentesis technique using the irrigation pump from a Surgical and dental implant motor, providing the highest hydraulic pressure reported in the literature for TMJ lavage.