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Pain During Mouth Opening: Temporomandibular Disorders (Myalgia)
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are common causes of chronic pain in the orofacial region, consisting of myogenous and arthrogenous components.... -
Local myalgia compared to myofascial pain with referral according to the DC/TMD: Axis I and II results
BackgroundThe Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) categorized TMD muscle disorders into 3 subgroups: local myalgia,...
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Pain-Related Temporomandibular Disorders
Pain-related temporomandibular disorders are a spectrum of disorders affecting the temporomandibular joint and its supporting structures; broadly... -
Quantitative and qualitative condylar changes following stabilization splint therapy in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders
ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the quantitative and qualitative condylar changes following stabilization splint (S.S) therapy, including...
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Bilateral arthroscopy of the temporomandibular joint: clinical outcomes and the role of a second intervention—a prospective study
ObjectiveEvaluate the efficacy of bilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroscopy in patients with different categories of severity based on...
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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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DC/TMD axis I subty**: generational and gender variations among East Asian TMD patients
ObjectivesThis study examined the generational-gender distinctions in Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular disorders (DC/TMD) subtypes among...
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The outcome of a temporomandibular joint compression test for the diagnosis of arthralgia is confounded by concurrent myalgia
ObjectivePain in the orofacial region may originate from different structures, and one challenge for the clinician is to determine the primary origin...
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DC/TMD Axis I diagnostic subtypes in TMD patients from Confucian heritage cultures: a stratified reporting framework
ObjectivesThis study proposed a conceptual framework for reporting Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) Axis I conditions and...
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The influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, sex, and age on temporomandibular disorders subtypes in East Asian patients: a retrospective observational study
BackgroundDespite its major existential, societal, and health impacts, research concerning the COVID-19 pandemic and Temporomandibular disorders...
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Is sleep bruxism in obstructive sleep apnea only an oral health related problem?
BackgroundThe etiology of sleep bruxism in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients is not yet fully clarified. This prospective clinical study aimed...
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Oral management for a patient with trismus accompanied by Isaacs’ syndrome: a case report
BackgroundIsaacs’ syndrome, also known as neuromyotonia or peripheral nerve hyperexcitability, is a rare disorder that affects the peripheral nervous...
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Association between psychological factors and temporomandibular disorders in adolescents of rural and urban zones
BackgroundTemporomandibular disorders (TMD) are related to psychological factors. Adolescence is one of the stages in life with more psychosocial...
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The continuous adverse impact of COVID-19 on temporomandibular disorders and bruxism: comparison of pre- during- and post-pandemic time periods
IntroductionSome of the conditions affected by the COVID-19 pandemic were Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and bruxism. The present study compares...
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Chronic temporomandibular disorder pain patients with a history of neuropathic pain treatment: a narrative research on their diagnosis and treatment history
The aims of this qualitative research were (1) to gain more insight in the diagnostic and treatment history of patients with chronic...
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Associations between mandibular torus and types of temporomandibular disorders, and the clinical usefulness of temporary splint for checking bruxism
BackgroundOcclusal stress from oral parafunctional habits is one of the causes of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and mandibular torus (MT)....
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Dry Mouth and Dry Eyes: Sjogren Syndrome
Sjogren syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune disease of the exocrine glands characterized by infiltration of the glands with lymphocytes. It can be... -
Accuracy of temporomandibular disorders diagnosis evaluated through the diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorder (DC/TDM) Axis II compared to the Axis I evaluations: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a complex joint that facilitates mandibular movements during speech, chewing, and swallowing...
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Is painful temporomandibular disorder a real headache for many patients?
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and primary headaches are common pain conditions and often co-exist. TMD classification includes the term...
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Relationships between tooth wear, bruxism and temporomandibular disorders
This article will provide an overview of the diagnosis of common temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and bruxism, along with their relevance in...