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Table 2 Follow-up of IAOMS recommended variables and additional injections

From: Application of auriculotemporal nerve block and dextrose prolotherapy in exercise therapy of TMJ closed lock in adolescents and young adults

  

Base line

2 weeks

2 months

6 months

5 years

Vertical range of motion

< 35 mm

40

5

4

1

1

≥35 mm

0

35

36

39

39

Lateral and protrusive movement

< 6 mm

27

2

1

1

1

≥6 mm

13

38

39

39

39

Impaired mandibular function

Yes

40

4

2

1

1

No

0

36

38

39

39

Excessive joint pain frequency

Yes

40

5

4

1

1

No

0

35

36

39

39

Excessive joint pain intensity

Yes

40

3

2

1

1

No

0

37

38

39

39

Joint clicking

Yes

0

0

2

7

7

No

40

40

38

33

33

Additional injections for enhancement of curative effect

Group IIb

0

0

1

0

Group IIb/IIIb

0

0

3

0

Contralateral joint

0

0

1

1