Arthrographically guided splint therapy for recapturing the temporomandibular joint meniscus.
Splint therapy for mandibular repositioning is an accepted method of treatment for patients with temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction. An accurate method of registering the optimal mandibular position on the basis of meniscocondyle relationships depicted on arthrographs is described.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011859:Radiography; D013165:Splints; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*