A review of techniques of lysis and lavage of the TMJ.
We systematically reviewed publications in the English language about techniques of lysis and lavage of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). We describe these techniques and describe their advantages and disadvantages.
Tozoglu
Sinan
S
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ataturk University, Dentistry Faculty, Ataturk University Campus, Erzurum, Turkey. stozoglu@hotmail.com
Al-Belasy
Fouad A
FA
Dolwick
M Franklin
MF
D001182:Arthroscopy; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D019152:Paracentesis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000601:surgery