AUTHOR(S): Serindere G and Serindere M

ABSTRACT:Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc derangement is a malpositioning of the articular disc related to the condyle and eminence. Arthrocentesis is a minimally invasive technique for the patients who complain about TMJ internal derangement. The aim of this case report is to know efficiency of TMJ arthrocentesis in patients with internal derangement and control the situation of TMJ using Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after arthrocentesis. This case report presents MRI images of internal derangement of 24 year old woman with acute open mouth limitation after TMJ arthrocentesis.

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