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Pregnancy related factors and temporomandibular disorders evaluated through the diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders (DC/TMD) axis II: a cross sectional study
IntroductionTemporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a multifaceted condition impacting the chewing system, with its frequency varying across different...
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Muscle oxygenation and pain in different types of temporomandibular disorders
ObjectivesStudies exploring variations in peripheral muscle oxygenation and pressure pain thresholds (PPT) of masticatory muscles in individuals with...
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Temporomandibular Disorders in Children and Adolescents
The orofacial system (OFS) is the biological system of an individual where physiological functions of mastication, swallowing, speck, and breathing...
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Skeletal, dentoalveolar and soft tissue changes after stabilization splint treatment for patients with temporomandibular joint disorders
BackgroundTemporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a grou** of heterogeneous disorders with multifactorial origins. Stabilization splints (SS) have...
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Pharmacological therapy in the management of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundTemporomandibular disorders (TMD) are manifested by soreness in the jaw joint area and jaw muscles, clicks or creaks when opening or...
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Correlating estrogen replacement therapy and temporomandibular disorders: a comprehensive review following PRISMA principles and cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions
BackgroundEstrogen replacement therapy (ERT) is a common hormonal treatment for postmenopausal women, aimed at alleviating menopausal symptoms and...
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Evaluation of the accuracy of fully guided implant placement by undergraduate students and postgraduate dentists: a comparative prospective clinical study
PurposeThis study aimed to assess the accuracy of implant placement through three-dimensional planning and fully guided insertion, comparing outcomes...
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Association between shortened dental configurations and health outcomes: a sco** review
This study mapped definitions of shortened dental configurations and health outcomes employed in association studies. A sco** review was conducted...
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Occlusion and Peri-implant Soft Tissues
Adequate knowledge about occlusion and how it plays a major role in the overall success of all dental procedures has become more important to avoid...
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The association between forward head posture and masticatory muscle pressure pain thresholds in patients with temporomandibular joint dissorders: a cross-sectional observational study
ObjectivesForward head posture (FHP) is common in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs); however, whether it contributes to TMD...
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Efficiency of occlusal splint therapy on orofacial muscle pain reduction: a systematic review
BackgroundThis systematic review aims to examine the existing original studies to determine the effectiveness of occlusal splints (OSs) in the...
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Visualization of mandibular movement relative to the maxilla during mastication in mice: integration of kinematic analysis and reconstruction of a three-dimensional model of the maxillofacial structure
BackgroundMastication is one of the most fundamental functions for the conservation of human life. To clarify the pathogenetic mechanism of various...
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Effects of competitive sports on temporomandibular dysfunction: a literature review
ObjectivesThe German Society of Craniomandibular Function and Disorders recommends that patients suffering from temporomandibular dysfunctions should...
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Does information about MIH on dental homepages in Germany offer high quality? A systematic search and analysis
PurposeThe internet is increasingly used to seek health information. A dental condition of increasing concern and public interest is molar incisor...
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Evaluate and compare the effectiveness of low-level laser (diode) therapy and occlusal splints in TMJ pain-pilot study
AbstractTMD is considered to be a common term as a majority of patient reports with any one of these symptoms in their entire lifetime. Considering...
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Evaluation of occlusal bite force distribution by T-Scan in orthodontic patients with different occlusal characteristics: a cross sectional-observational study
BackgroundThe aim of orthodontic treatment, apart from esthetic and functional corrections, is uniform force distribution. Hence Occlusal analysis...
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Impact of sports on temporomandibular dysfunction: a comparison of competitive and recreational female athletes as well as female non-athletes
ObjectivesThe present study was conducted to investigate the correlation between (competitive) sports and the occurrence of temporomandibular...
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Three-dimensional spatial analysis of the temporomandibular joint in adult patients with Class II division 2 malocclusion before and after orthodontic treatment: a retrospective study
BackgroundTo investigate changes in the three-dimensional (3D) spatial morphology of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and condyle position in adult...
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Mandibular Freedom and Spontaneous Mandibular Migration (SMM)
Spontaneous Mandibular Migration (SMM) serves as concrete evidence supporting the validity of the Neuromuscular Theory as a functional-oriented...