TMD
Conditions
Keywords
virtual planning, 3D printing, TMD
Brief summary
This study is designed to evaluate the accuracy of planned needle position using patient specific guide during TMJ superior joint space injection.
Detailed description
The actual position of the needle evaluated in comparison to the planned one using MSCT while the patient wearing the customized needle guide.
Interventions
PROCEDURETMJ injection using patient specific guide
Prefabricated patient specific guide used to guide the needle into the superior joint space of TMJ while real time MSCT evaluate the accuracy of needle position. Sodium hyaloronate injected within the superior joint space.
Sponsors
Al-Azhar University
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Overall needle tip dislocation | 1 month | The distance between the planned and actual needle tips (mm). |
| Angle of deviation | 1 month | The angle (°) between the planned and actual needle measured. |
| Vertical displacement of needle tip | 1 month | The vertical displacement of the actual needle tip in comparison to the planned one (mm). |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed