Radiographic Examination before Dental Extraction from Dentists' Perspective.

Background: It is generally agreed that radiographic examination is important before dental extraction. It provides information about the roots and the surrounding tissues. In terms of practice, it does not seem to be a universally implemented protocol regarding the use of dental radiology before dental extraction.

Arthrocentesis versus glucocorticosteroid injection for internal derangement of temporomandibular joint.

Background: It is necessary to clarify that temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) are one of the most misdiagnosed and mistreated maladies in the medical practice. It is an umbrella term, embracing conditions which involve the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and related muscles. One of these common irritating disorders is the internal derangement which is used specifically to describe the displacement of the TMJ disc.