Contemporary approach to the complex interdisciplinary treatment in patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction

Abstract

The prevalence of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders in the modern world is steadily increasing, and according to the World Health Organization, more than 78% of the working population suffers from muscular and joint disorders. The article reviews the problem of TMJ disorders complex therapy and describes modern treatment methods of TMJ dysfunction. The detailed description is provided for two approaches to the treatment of TMJ dysfunction: arthrocentesis and splint therapy. We have presented summarized data from clinical studies in which patients were treated for TMJ diseases with hyaluronic acid injections. The main types of occlusal splints and their characteristics, used in the treatment of TMJ dysfunction, are described. We conducted a comparison of both treatment methods for TMJ diseases and identified the key advantages and disadvantages of the reviewed approaches. Both injection therapy (arthrocentesis) and splint therapy demonstrate high treatment success rates, but each method has its own features in clinical application. Given the high prevalence of TMJ disorders, the issue of developing an improved treatment protocol for these patients remains relevant.