Abstract: Objective: To explore the effect of stabilization splint on the remodeling of the condyle after surgical treatment with temporomandibular joint disc perforation. Methods: Thirty-five patients (50 sides) with temporomandibular joint disc perforation were divided into two groups: the observation group who underwent stabilization splint treatment after surgical repair and the control group who did not underwent stabilization splint treatment after surgical repair. 3, 6, 12-month follow-ups were taken to evaluate the remolding of the condyle with the cone beam CT (CBCT) and two groups were compared by one-way analysis of variance. Results: Reconstruction of the condyle was found in both groups. The reconstruction degree of the observation group was faster and higher than that of the control group. Conclusion: The treatment of stabilization splint can promote the remodeling of condyle after surgical treatment with temporomandibular joint disc perforation.

Key words: Temporomandibular joint, Disc perforation, Stabilization splint, Remolding of condyle