Primary study · included by 1 review
Comparison between TMJ arthrocentesis techniques with different needle positions: A randomized single-blind controlled clinical trial.
Grossmann 2021 · Grossmann Eduardo, Poluha Rodrigo Lorenzi · Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery · 2021
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| Outcome this study informs | Pooled effect | Evidence | Certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Mandibular movement: protrusive Temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis, alone or with adjunctive intra-articular agents vs Other treatments: conservative therapy (splints, physiotherapy, drugs), intra-articular injections, arthroscopy, or alternative arthrocentesis protocols | Meta-regression coefficient (beta) -0.021 [-0.501, 0.460] | NR | GRADE not reported |
Mandibular movement: protrusive Temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis, alone or with adjunctive intra-articular agents vs Other treatments: conservative therapy (splints, physiotherapy, drugs), intra-articular injections, arthroscopy, or alternative arthrocentesis protocols | Meta-regression coefficient (beta) -15.246 [-134.135, 103.644] | NR | GRADE not reported |
Right lateral movement TMJ arthrocentesis, alone or with adjunctive intra-articular agents vs Other therapeutic modalities (conservative therapy, intra-articular injections, arthroscopy, alternative arthrocentesis protocols) · Follow-up from 1 month to 5 years across trials (mean 53 weeks) | MD -1.54 [-3.64, 0.55] | 3 studies · 96 participants | GRADE not reported |
Maximum incisal opening (MIO) TMJ arthrocentesis, alone or with adjunctive intra-articular agents vs Other therapeutic modalities (conservative therapy, intra-articular injections, arthroscopy, alternative arthrocentesis protocols) · Follow-up from 1 month to 5 years across trials (mean 53 weeks) | SMD -2.93 [-4.54, -1.32] | 11 studies · 325 participants | Very low |
Overall mandibular movement TMJ arthrocentesis, alone or with adjunctive intra-articular agents vs Other therapeutic modalities (conservative therapy, intra-articular injections, arthroscopy, alternative arthrocentesis protocols) · Follow-up from 1 month to 5 years across trials (mean 53 weeks) | MD -0.40 [-0.93, 0.14] | 22 studies · 796 participants | Very low |
Maximum incisal opening (MIO) Temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis, alone or with adjunctive intra-articular agents vs Other treatments: conservative therapy (splints, physiotherapy, drugs), intra-articular injections, arthroscopy, or alternative arthrocentesis protocols | Meta-regression coefficient (beta) -1.640 [-24.881, 21.602] | NR | GRADE not reported |
Left lateral movement TMJ arthrocentesis, alone or with adjunctive intra-articular agents vs Other therapeutic modalities (conservative therapy, intra-articular injections, arthroscopy, alternative arthrocentesis protocols) · Follow-up from 1 month to 5 years across trials (mean 53 weeks) | MD -0.42 [-3.10, 2.26] | 3 studies · 96 participants | GRADE not reported |
Protrusive movement TMJ arthrocentesis, alone or with adjunctive intra-articular agents vs Other therapeutic modalities (conservative therapy, intra-articular injections, arthroscopy, alternative arthrocentesis protocols) · Follow-up from 1 month to 5 years across trials (mean 53 weeks) | MD 0.01 [-0.99, 1.02] | 6 studies · 190 participants | GRADE not reported |
Maximum incisal opening (MIO) Temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis, alone or with adjunctive intra-articular agents vs Other treatments: conservative therapy (splints, physiotherapy, drugs), intra-articular injections, arthroscopy, or alternative arthrocentesis protocols | Meta-regression coefficient (beta) 0.302 [-0.231, 0.836] | NR | GRADE not reported |
1 including review in total.