Matrix Metalloproteinases and Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: A Review of the Literature [PDF]
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are progressive degenerative disorders that affect the components of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), characterized by pain and limitations in function.
Almeida, Luis Eduardo +4 more
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With the purpose of establishing a consensus around clinical orientations for professionals involved in managing patients with sleep breathing disorders (SBD), an interdisciplinary group of scientific societies involved in this field discussed and ...
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Physiotherapeutic treatment in temporomandibular disorders
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Temporomandibular dysfunction is defined as a set of dysfunctions that affect the masticatory muscles, the temporomandibular joint and associated structures. The objective of this study was to systematize scientific evidence on
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Central Sensitization in the Bladder Pain Syndrome [PDF]
Introduction: Nociceptive hyper-excitability and Central Sensitization (CS), have been identified as responsible for maintaining pain in several chronic neuropathic pain conditions, among which Bladder pain syndrome (BPS). Aim of the present study was to
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Self-Reported Facial Pain in UK Biobank Study : Prevalence and Associated Factors [PDF]
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BackgroundPain management in children with Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) poses challenges for pediatric dentists. MIH affects the enamel of the first permanent molars and incisors, increasing the risk of cavities, hypersensitivity, and making ...
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Apoptosis in Displaced Temporomandibular Joint Disc with and without Reduction: An Immunohistochemical Study [PDF]
Internal derangement (ID) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is due to an abnormal relationship of the articular disc to the mandibular condyle, glenoid fossa and articular eminence.
Almeida, Luis Eduardo +3 more
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Role of Positron Emission Tomography in Imaging of Non-neurologic Disorders of the Head, Neck, and Teeth in Veterinary Medicine. [PDF]
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is an imaging technique that provides functional information, in addition to structural information obtained with computed tomography (CT).
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TRAIL, DR5 and Caspase 3-dependent Apoptosis in Vessels of Diseased Human Temporomandibular Joint Disc. An Immunohistochemical Study [PDF]
To evaluate the apoptosis involvement in the angiogenesis as a self-limiting process in patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) degenerated disc vessels, we assessed, by immunohistochemistry, the detection of TRAIL, its death receptor DR5 and caspase
Almeida, Luis Eduardo +4 more
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Functional Effects of BoNT-A Application in Masseter Muscle in Patients with Symptoms of Bruxism
Bruxism, defined as a repetitive jaw-muscle activity characterized by clenching or grinding of teeth and/or by bracing or thrusting of the mandible, is a prevalent behavior affecting up to 22% of adults worldwide. While traditionally viewed as a disorder,
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