Has anyone had arthrocentesis (joint washing) performed on the jaw joint? Did you see the benefits?

My doctor said we should do arthrocentesis because of the severe pain in my jaw joint and the inability to open my mouth. Is it done with needle?

TMJ (kæbeleds) kirurgi

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Uzm. Dt. Zeynep Bilgin Verified Medical Specialist (Ortodontist & Şeffaf Plak Uzmanı)

22.08.2026 04:50 TR

@Alperen Şahin in reply to:

Arthrocentesis is the process of entering the joint space with two thin cannulas under local anesthesia, washing and cleaning the microscopic inflammatory fluid there with sterile serum, and then injecting hyaluronic acid. It relieves locking and pain very quickly.

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Burcu Karaca

22.08.2026 15:59 TR

@Alperen Şahin in reply to:

I was wondering the same question, and the detailed answer given by our doctor was very enlightening. Thanks.

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