Temporomandibular Disorders Clinical and Anatomical Outcomes After Fat-Derived Stem Cells Injection

J Craniofac Surg. 2019 May/Jun;30(3):793-797. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000004884.

Abstract

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are common disorders that usually involve temporomandibular joint (TMJ), masticatory muscles, and other relevant structures. The symptoms may vary limiting the patients' quality of life. Many treatment options were proposed during the last years with the aim to treat the pathology. In this article, we analyze the effect of the injection of the fat-derived stem cell in the joint as a new treatment option.

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / cytology*
  • Humans
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cells / cytology*
  • Quality of Life
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / therapy*