Table 2.
Please indicate how often you have experienced the following adverse effects of TMJ discectomy | Response n (%)* | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
Ankylosis | 21 (37) | 26 (46) | 6 (11) | 4 (7) | 0 (0) |
Malocclusion | 15 (26) | 32 (56) | 6 (11) | 4 (7) | 0 (0) |
Degenerative or remodeling condyle and/or fossa changes (DJD) | 3 (5) | 14 (24) | 18 (31) | 19 (33) | 4 (7) |
Joint noises | 0 (0) | 5 (9) | 21 (36) | 27 (47) | 5 (9) |
1=Never; 2=In few cases; 3=In some cases; 4=In most cases; 5=Always