Accuracy of Patient Specific Guide for TMJ Injection

Evaluation of Patient Specific Guide Accuracy for TMJ Superior Joint Space Injection.

This study is designed to evaluate the accuracy of planned needle position using patient specific guide during TMJ superior joint space injection.

The actual position of the needle evaluated in comparison to the planned one using MSCT while the patient wearing the customized needle guide.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients diagnosed with intra-articular TMJ disorder according to Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD).
• Patients who would not respond to conservative treatment as the first line of treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lactating, pregnant or planning pregnancy women.
• Known hypersensitivity to hyaluronic acid or clear biocompatible photopolymer resin.