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Impact of pre‐surgical anxiety and fear on patient satisfaction following periodontal and implant surgical procedures

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Pre‐surgical anxiety (PSA) and pre‐surgical fear (PSF) may hinder patient compliance, while patient satisfaction (PS) is vital for adherence to treatment recommendations. This prospective study investigated the impact of PSA and PSF, and the influence of patient demographics and postoperative pain, on PS after periodontal and ...
Anum Haider, Dimitris N. Tatakis, Manuel Lagravere, Hollis Lai, Monica P. Gibson   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Musculoskeletal Consequences of Mouth Breathing in Adults: A Systematic Review

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
Chronic mouth breathing can have a negative impact on posture, cause temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), reduced masticatory muscle activity and efficiency, and suprahyoid muscle overuse. Postural changes include a head forward posture and increased lumbar lordosis.
Raewyn G. Campbell, Joshua R. Zadro, Nicholas J. Campion, Cliffton L. Chan, Martin G. Mackey, Gabriel Osie, Lu Hui Png, Richard G. Douglas, Katlego Mosito, Erin K. Reilly, Cedric Thiel, Robert C. Kern, Timothy L. Smith, Evangelos Pappas   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Hidden Burden of Hemifacial Spasm: A Systematic Review of Non‐Motor Symptoms

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by involuntary contractions of facial muscles. Traditionally regarded as a motor condition, HFS encompasses a spectrum of non‐motor symptoms that are often overlooked but significantly affect patients’ quality of life.
Miriam Carvalho Soares, Jacy Bezerra Parmera, Pedro Augusto Sampaio Rocha‐Filho   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Frequency of Oral Behaviors as a Risk Factor for Somatosensory Tinnitus

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
Introduction Somatosensory tinnitus is a type of tinnitus that can be modified by somatosensory stimuli from the cervical spine and temporomandibular area.
Ana Carolina de Oliveira Garcia D'Amato, Thaís Spisila, Gabriela Schumacher de Camargo, Priscila Brenner Hilgenberg-Sydney   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison between Collagen and Lidocaine Intramuscular Injections in Terms of Their Efficiency in Decreasing Myofascial Pain within Masseter Muscles: A Randomized, Single-Blind Controlled Trial

Pain Research and Management, 2018
Background and Objective. A novel option for myofascial pain (MFP) management and muscle regeneration is intramuscular collagen injections. The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficiency of intramuscular injections of collagen and lidocaine in ...
Aleksandra Nitecka-Buchta, Karolina Walczynska-Dragon, Jolanta Batko-Kapustecka, Mieszko Wieckiewicz   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Beyond Joint Hypermobility: Investigating Bladder Dysfunction in Hypermobile Ehlers‐Danlos Syndrome

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction and Objectives Hypermobile Ehlers‐Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) is the most common subtype of Ehlers‐Danlos Syndrome, a group of connective tissue disorders caused by collagen abnormalities. While musculoskeletal features of hEDS are well characterized, its impact on visceral organs, including the bladder, remains underexplored.
Marium Ansari, Mallory Pine, Viktoriya Sapkalova, Emily Chan Brodowsky, Charles R. Powell, Ramzy T. Burns   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Congenital Intraoral Synechiae: A Scoping Review of Airway, Feeding, and Surgical Management

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To map the existing literature on congenital intraoral synechiae and summarize reported anatomic patterns, clinical presentation, associated anomalies/syndromes, and outcomes to inform standardized diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Data Sources PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched from January
Jason Bernier, Mathieu Bergeron
wiley   +1 more source

The Therapeutic Potential of Cannabidiol in the Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain

Pharmaceutics
Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated muscles, leading to pain, restricted jaw movement, and impaired quality of life.
Karolina Walczyńska-Dragon, Anna Kurek-Górecka, Jakub Fiegler-Rudol, Aleksandra Nitecka-Buchta, Stefan Baron   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Diagnóstico da Disfunção Temporomandibular / Diagnosis of Temporomandibular Disorders

REVISTA CIÊNCIAS EM SAÚDE, 1970
Entre as várias alterações que podem resultar em dor orofacial, a disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) tem um lugar importante, juntamente com as dores dentária e periodental. Disfunção temporomandibular é um termo coletivo, que abrange diversas alterações dos músculos da mastigação, da articulação temporomandibular (ATM) e estruturas associadas ou ambas.
openaire   +3 more sources

Epiglottis Collapse in Individuals With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated upper airway collapse during sleep. The epiglottis, often overlooked in conventional assessments, has emerged as a site of significant obstruction in OSA.
Dan Chen, Li Zhou, Qi‐Ying Zeng, Yu‐Yin Liu, Jia‐Jing Yang, Rui Liu, Zhi‐Hang Zhou, Fei‐Fei Chen, Li Tang, Fang‐Qi Liang, Hong‐Liang Yi, Su‐Ru Liu   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source