Fabrication of a three-dimensional temporomandibular joint model for arthrocentesis and arthroscopy simulation

Q C Foo; F Hariri; Z A Abdul Rahman

doi:10.1016/j.ijom.2020.12.007

Fabrication of a three-dimensional temporomandibular joint model for arthrocentesis and arthroscopy simulation

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2021 Aug;50(8):1095-1099. doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.12.007. Epub 2021 Jan 7.

Authors

Q C Foo¹, F Hariri², Z A Abdul Rahman²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Electronic address: qichao@ummc.edu.my.
² Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

PMID: 33422383
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.12.007

Abstract

Arthrocentesis and arthroscopy are relatively safe treatments for arthrogenic temporomandibular disorders. Hands-on training in both procedures is essential for surgeons to become competent. In this study, a three-dimensional (3D) temporomandibular joint (TMJ) prototype was developed at a relatively low cost, and arthrocentesis and arthroscopy were performed successfully on the model. Despite its limitations, this model is a viable adjunct to TMJ surgical training and can be fabricated easily by any training centre with a 3D printer.

Keywords: arthrocentesis; arthroscopy; model; simulation; temporomandibular joint.

MeSH terms

Arthrocentesis*
Arthroscopy
Computer Simulation
Humans
Temporomandibular Joint / surgery
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders* / surgery
Treatment Outcome