Evaluation of the position, mobility, and morphology of the disc by MRI before and after four different treatments for temporomandibular joint disorders

Abstract

Even though clinical signs and symptoms were alleviated by treatment, most discs remained ADD without reduction on MRI in spite of treatment. This suggests that the four treatments do not necessarily improve the position and deformity of the disc, and that arthroscopic surgery advances the deformity and anterior displacement of the disc. Disc mobility is important for improving clinical signs and symptoms.