Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Feb 1997
Desflurane for outpatient general anesthesia in third molar extraction cases.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of desflurane, a new volatile anesthetic agent, in a standardized endotracheal anesthetic technique for the removal of third molars in ambulatory patients. ⋯ The desflurane anesthetic technique provides a satisfactory surgical environment in selected patients. It results in rapid postanesthesia recovery and discharge times, thus reducing costs.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Feb 1997
Long-term outcome of arthrocentesis for sudden-onset, persistent, severe closed lock of the temporomandibular joint.
This study analyzed the long-term effect of arthrocentesis for severe closed lock of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and reevaluated the pathogenesis of this condition based on the data obtained. ⋯ Arthrocentesis for sudden-onset closed lock provided sustained normal joint function and marked pain relief. Because the available literature shows that arthrocentesis changes neither disc position nor disc shape, it places in doubt the concept of a displaced and deformed disc limiting joint function. Rather, the efficacy of lavage in resolving closed lock suggests that the condition is the result of sudden adherence of the normally shaped disc to the fossa, rendering it incapable of sliding. The characteristic features of sudden-onset, limited mouth opening warrants classification of this disorder as an independent entity within the realm of TMJ disturbances.