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ArticleHua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology2025

[Preliminary evaluation of modified anterior splint combined with anterior repositioning splint after successful mandibular manipulation in treatment of acute anterior disc displacement without reduction of temporomandibular joint].

Chao Huang, Xingsheng Wu, Zhen Zhan, Lin Zhang, Lianshui Shi

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Chao HuangJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Jiangxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Prosthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330000, China.
Xingsheng WuJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Jiangxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Prosthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330000, China.
Zhen ZhanJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Jiangxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Prosthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330000, China.
Lin ZhangJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Jiangxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Prosthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330000, China.
Lianshui ShiJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Jiangxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Prosthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330000, China.

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Abstract

objectivesMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used to study the efficacy of modified anterior splint (MAS) combined with anterior repositioning splint (ARS) in maintaining the normal disk-condyle relationship.

methodsWe obtained clinical and imaging data of 10 patients with acute anterior disk displacement without reduction (ADDwoR) of the temporomandibular joint undergoing successful mandibular manipulation in the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Nanchang University from January to June 2024. The MAS and ARS were used for subsequent treatment. Maximum active mouth opening (MMO) and visual analogue score (VAS) were recorded before treatment and 2 weeks, 1 month, and 3 months after treatment. The changes in the disk-condyle relationship, disk-condyle angle, joint effusion, and double contour sign before and after treatment were analyzed through MRI.

resultsThree months after treatment, the MMO increased from 28.90 mm to 46.85 mm, VAS decreased from 4.68 to 0.61, and the disk-condyle angle decreased from 58.84° to 25.99°. MRI analysis found that 6 patients showed normal disk-condyle relationship, 2 patients exhibited displacement with reduction, and 2 patients exhibited ADDwoR. The disk-condyle angle was 58.84° before treatment and 25.99° after treatment.

conclusionsThe MAS combined with ARS could further stabilize the coordinated disk-condyle relationship and reduce the recurrence rate.

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Joint DislocationsOcclusal SplintsSplintsTemporomandibular JointTemporomandibular Joint DiscTemporomandibular Joint DisordersAdultFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMandibleMiddle AgedYoung Adultanterior disk displacement without reductionanterior repositioning splintmandibular manipulationtemporomandibular joint disorders

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