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Efficiency of occlusal splint therapy on orofacial muscle pain reduction: a systematic review
BMC Oral Health, 2023 Background This systematic review aims to examine the existing original studies to determine the effectiveness of occlusal splints (OSs) in the management of orofacial myalgia and myofascial pain (MP) in comparison with no treatment or other ...
Sylwia Orzeszek +7 more
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Assessing Orofacial Pain Behaviors in Animal Models: A Review
Brain Science, 2023 Orofacial pain refers to pain occurring in the head and face, which is highly prevalent and represents a challenge to clinicians, but its underlying mechanisms are not fully understood, and more studies using animal models are urgently needed. Currently,
Sufang Liu, Joshua Crawford, F. Tao
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BMJ Open, 2022 Introduction A recent questionnaire-based study suggested that bruxism and painful temporomandibular disorders (TMD pain) may be more prevalent in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) compared with controls.
Henk W Berendse +4 more
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Involvement of Oxidative Stress and Nutrition in the Anatomy of Orofacial Pain
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023 Pain is a very important problem of our existence, and the attempt to understand it is one the oldest challenges in the history of medicine. In this review, we summarize what has been known about pain, its pathophysiology, and neuronal transmission.
Marzia Gianò +3 more
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Differences in Botulinum Toxin Injection Into Temporal Muscles in Sleep Bruxism and Chronic Migraine [PDF]
Sleep Medicine Research, 2022 Botulinum toxin (BoNT), a potent neurotoxin that reversibly blocks presynaptic acetylcholine release, has been used successfully to treat sleep bruxism (SB) and chronic migraine (CM). However, studies investigating injection protocols such as drug dosage
Jung Eun Lee +2 more
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Toxins, 2023 This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) associated with masticatory muscle pain (MMP) and headaches. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study is
So Ra Kim +3 more
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Management protocols of chronic Orofacial Pain: A Systematic Review
Saudi Dental Journal, 2023 Objective Chronic orofacial pain (CP) is a persistent and debilitating condition that affects the face, mouth, and jaw and can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life by posing problems to eat, speak, and perform everyday activities.
Harsh Priyank +7 more
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Is Botulinum Toxin Effective in Treating Orofacial Neuropathic Pain Disorders? A Systematic Review
Toxins, 2023 Background: The aim of this paper is to provide a systematic review of the literature regarding the clinical use of botulinum toxin (BTX) to treat various orofacial neuropathic pain disorders (NP). Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted
M. Val +4 more
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Botulinum Toxin Injection for Managing Sleep Bruxism [PDF]
Sleep Medicine Research, 2018 Botulinum toxin (BoNT), a potent neurotoxin that reversibly blocks presynaptic acetylcholine release, has been applied successfully to treat severe sleep bruxism (SB).
Seurin Kim +3 more
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International Classification of Orofacial Pain, 1st edition (ICOP)
Cephalalgia, 2020 Copyright belongs exclusively to the International Headache Society (IHS). The International Classification of Orofacial Pain (ICOP) in this or subsequent editions may be reproduced freely by institutions, societies or individuals for scientific ...
Y. Imamura
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