Effectiveness of Arthrocentesis in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Literature Review

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https://doi.org/10.21727/rpu.v17i1.3033

Abstract

Arthrocentesis is a minimally invasive procedure performed on the temporomandibular joint with a reduced risk of complications. It can be performed under general or local anesthesia or sedation, and is considered the first choice for patients who have not improved with conservative treatment. Among its treatment indications are displacement of the articular disc, trismus of articular origin, joint pain. Traditionally, arthrocentesis uses irrigating solutions to remove debris and promote therapeutic action within the TMJ. The research chosen for the work was of a bibliographic nature, it is a literature review aimed at constructing the object of study through the analysis of works relevant to the theme. During the research and construction of this work, it was possible to identify significant information that indicates improvements in patients with Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) through the practice of arthrocentesis.

Keywords: Arthrocentesis; Temporomandibular Dysfunction; Temporomandibular Joint.

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Rafael Ricardo Renha Weiss Senise, Universidade de Vassouras

Discente do Curso de Pós Graduação em Cirurgia e Traumatologia Bucomaxilofacial da Universidade de Vassouras, RJ, Brasil,

Rafael Meira Pimentel, Universidade de Vassouras

Docente do Curso de Pós Graduação em Cirurgia e Traumatologia Bucomaxilofacial da Universidade de Vassouras, RJ, Brasil.

Gustavo Correa Machado, Universidade de Vassouras

Docente do Curso de Pós Graduação em Cirurgia e Traumatologia Bucomaxilofacial da Universidade de Vassouras, RJ, Brasil. 

Thaís Teixeira de Abreu Souza, Universidade de Vassouras

Graduada no Curso de Odontologia da Universidade de Vassouras, RJ, Brasil. 

Ana Paula Evangelista Meira, Faculdade Estácio de Sá

Graduada no Curso de Odontologia da Faculdade Estácio de Sá, RJ, Brasil. 

Laís Teixeira de Abreu Souza, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF)

Discente do Curso de Graduação  em Farmácia da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, MG,  Brasil. 

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Published

2026-04-30

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Vol. 17 No. 1 (2026): Revista Pró-UniverSUS V 17 N 1

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Dentistry

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Copyright (c) 2026 Rafael Ricardo Renha Weiss Senise, Rafael Meira Pimentel, Gustavo Correa Machado, Thaís Teixeira de Abreu Souza, Ana Paula Evangelista Meira, Laís Teixeira de Abreu Souza

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