Influence of the type of anesthesia on 111 arthrocentesis in temporomandibular joint disorders: results of a prospective study

Aims: Temporomandibular dysfunction is a generic term that covers large number of clinical problems affecting not only TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint), but also the masticatory musculature and related structures. Arthrocentesis most commonly used technique in patients with pain or limitation oral opening due to joint causes which conservative treatment has failed. It generally performed under local anesthesia sedation, although depending on type patient preferences surgeon it can be general anesthesia. Material method: A prospective, observational, analytical cohort study been carried out evaluate if anesthesia, drugs for sedation whether anesthetic induction during arthrocentesis influence results 111 pathology. Results: In who was propofol without midazolam improvement at one week month postarthrocentesis greater than used. Conclusion: The could arthrocentesis.