Temporomandibular disorders [PDF]
Describe the aetiology and epidemiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMD).Undertake a simple assessment and examination to allow diagnosis of TMD.Discuss the basic management techniques for TMD and when referral to specialists is indicated.
Palmer J, Durham J
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Contemporary management of pain in cirrhosis: Toward precision therapy for pain
Abstract Chronic pain is highly prevalent in patients with cirrhosis and is associated with poor health‐related quality of life and poor functional status. However, there is limited guidance on appropriate pain management in this population, and pharmacologic treatment can be harmful, leading to adverse outcomes, such as gastrointestinal bleeding ...
Alexis Holman +4 more
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Estimation of Jaw Muscles Exercises Effectiveness in Comparison to Medication in Treating Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders [PDF]
Aims: This clinical study is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of exercise therapy inpatients with temporomandibular joint disorder and comparing them with patients who take medications. Materials and Methods: 44 patients with temporomandibular joint
Mahdi Alsalih +2 more
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Objectives: The aim of the present study was to find the prevalence of temporomandibular disorder by Helkimo anamnesis and clinical dysfunction index and to determine the degree of associations present between temporomandibular disorder and each of age,
Dilan Burhan Yousif, Zana Qadir Omer
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Influence of temporomandibular disorder presence and severity on oral health-related quality of life
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Temporomandibular disorders are highly prevalent and may impair several oral function- related aspects. This study aimed at evaluating the impact of the presence and severity of temporomandibular disorder signs and symptoms on ...
George Azevedo Lemos +4 more
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FasL Expression in Articular Discs of Human Temporomandibular Joint and Association with Osteoarthrosis [PDF]
Background Apoptosis is a programme of cell death which does not induce an inflammatory response. Recent previous research has suggested a correlation between temporomandibular internal derangement and apoptosis.
Alanis, Luciana Reis Azevedo +9 more
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Immunohistochemical Analysis of IL-1 Receptor 1 In the Discs of Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction [PDF]
Objective Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) may affect a patient’s quality of life, and one of the etiologies can be anterior disc displacement with reduction (ADDwR) and anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDWoR).
Almeida, Luis Eduardo +8 more
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Orofacial muscles activity in children with swallowing dysfunction and removable functional appliances [PDF]
Swallowing dysfunction is a frequent disorder among children and refers to an altered tongue posture and abnormal tongue movement during swallowing. Removable functional appliance is one of the treatments applied by dentistry to correct this disorder ...
Giustino, Valerio +5 more
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OBJETIVO: verificar a ocorrência de disfunção temporomandibular em crianças do município de Monte Negro/RO, correlacionando os achados à presença de hábitos orais deletérios.
Luciana Biral Mendes Merighi +4 more
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Temporomandibular disorder: otologic implications and its relationship to sleep bruxism
Introduction: Temporomandibular disorder is an umbrella term for various clinical problems affecting the muscles of mastication, temporomandibular joint and associated structures.
Bruno Gama Magalhães +6 more
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