Case Report
Volume 2023, Article ID 23613403, 8 pages.
Use of Mitek® Mini Anchor for Disc Repositioning in Internal Derangement of Temporomandibular Joint – A Case Report
Elavenil Panneerselvam1, Anantanarayanan Parameswaran2
1Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai – 600089,
2 Professor, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai – 600095.
Address for Correspondence:
Elavenil Panneerselvam,
Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai - 600089
E-mail: elavenilomfs@gmail.com
Contact number: 9841254653
Abstract
Internal derangement (ID) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the common forms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) wherein the disc is abnormally positioned in relation to the mandibular condyle and articulating surface of the temporal bone. Disc repositioning is considered ideal in patients with displaced but salvageable disc. The conventional method of disc repositioning involves suturing the disc to adjacent soft tissues which is associated with relapse of clinical symptoms. To overcome this drawback, Cottrell & Wolford proposed the use of rigid anchoring devices for stable results after disc repositioning. This case report demonstrates the effective use of the same, in a patient with ID, who exhibited anterior disc displacement without reduction.
Keywords: Internal Derangement, Mini Anchor, Temporomandibular Joint, Mouth Opening, Articular Disc
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How to Cite this article: Elavenil Panneerselvam. Use of Mitek® Mini Anchor for Disc Repositioning in Internal Derangement of Temporomandibular Joint – A Case Report. International Journal of Cranio Maxillofacial Surgery and Rehabilitation. Retrieved from https://www.editorialmanager.in/index.php/ijcfsr/article/view/742
