Abstract:
The adequate choice of lower jaw immobilization method is a very important point in patients with acute inflammation of TMJ complex treatment. The most widely spread methods (lower jaw supporting bandage, ligature binding, bimaxial wire splint immobilization) have some essential drawbacks: low efficiency, teeth shake loosing, technical complication, much time expenditure.
The investigation is grounded of 36 cases of acute TMJ arthritis in patients of 18-55 years old who were treated at the clinical department of Prosthetic Chair, Odessa State Medical University. 16 patients have been treated with the use of a very simple, accessible in ambulatory practice method that provides reliable fixation of lower jaw and joint unloading.
The percentage of full recovery in this group of patients put together 93,8% (P<0,05).
