[Advances in the arthroscopic methods in managing temporomandibular joint disorders].

Temporomandibular joint disorders are common diseases characterized by joint clicking, limited mouth opening and pain, which have a huge impact on the patients' daily life. Conservative methods include medicine, physiotherapy and occlusal application. With the advancement of medical technology, the arthroscopy is becoming popular for its minimally invasion and high efficiency. This review focuses on the common arthroscopic methods, and provides an outlook of the arthroscopic surgery.