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Functional Effects of BoNT-A Application in Masseter Muscle in Patients with Symptoms of Bruxism

Toxins
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,
Krystian Matusz, Artur Drużdż, Natalie Górna, Mariusz Glapiński, Małgorzata Gałczyńska-Rusin, Agata Czajka-Jakubowska, Michał Michalak, Agnieszka Przystańska   +7 more
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Assessment of the relationship between stress and temporomandibular joint disorder in female students before university entrance exam (Konkour exam)

Dental Research Journal, 2011
Background: Temporomandibular joint is one of the most complicated joints of the body and plays an important role in the head and neck system. One of the factors affecting the temporomandibular joint and lead to temporomandibular disorder is anxiety with
Ahmad Mottaghi, S Mohammad Razavi, Elham Zamani Pozveh, Milad Jahangirmoghaddam   +3 more
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Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis‐Oral Health Perceptions Around Diagnosis and the Early Disease Course: A Phenomenological Approach

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To explore how Dutch adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) perceive their oral health around the diagnostic process and the early disease course. The primary objective was to describe these perceptions in depth, and a secondary objective was to identify areas for future patient‐centred research.
Nadine Isabel Bhagwandas, Lotte Arwen van de Stadt, Johanna Margaretha Kroese   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Specialists' perception and opinion about self-medication of patients with temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain

Revista Dor
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Temporomandibular disorders are considered the primary cause of chronic orofacial pain. Many patients consider self-medication a fast and adequate means to solve the pain problem and do not look for professional assistance.
Isabela Maddalena Dias, Sarah Muniz de Almeida, Juliana Maddalena Trifilio Dias, Isabel Cristina Gonçalves Leite   +3 more
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Temporomandibular joint disorder and gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim To determine the prevalence of the clinical signs and symptoms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD) in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and to examine their associations with severity of gross motor impairment, CP subtype, and caregiver‐reported bruxism. Method This cross‐sectional study included 517 children with CP (mean age =
Özge Baykan Çopuroğlu, Baki Umut Tuğay, Muhammet Furkan Vatan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Finite Element Analysis of Dentoalveolar Stress in Combat Sports Using Hybrid and Conventional Mouthguards

Dental Traumatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim This study aimed to contribute to the development of modern mouthguards by evaluating the stresses generated by hook and uppercut punches applied during combat sports on dentoalveolar structures and mouthguards, the protective effectiveness of different mouthguard designs, and the resulting deformations using three‐dimensional finite ...
Çağla Nur Kalafat, Zeynep Yeşil
wiley   +1 more source

Is quality of life affected by temporomandibular disorders?

Einstein (São Paulo)
Objective To determine the impact of temporomandibular disorders in quality of life. Methods A total of 102 volunteer patients (68 female) aged 19 to 86 years, who sought medical care in health clinics of the university and were evaluated in the ...
Débora de Melo Trize, Marcela Pagani Calabria, Solange de Oliveira Braga Franzolin, Carolina Ortigosa Cunha, Sara Nader Marta   +4 more
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Temporomandibular disorders [PDF]

BMJ, 2015
Justin, Durham, Toby R O, Newton-John, Joanna M, Zakrzewska   +2 more
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Assessing the Credibility of ChatGPT on Temporomandibular Disorders

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Large Language Models such as ChatGPT are increasingly used in dental education; however, their credibility in clinical contexts remains uncertain. This study is aimed to analyse the credibility and efficacy of responses given by ChatGPT about temporomandibular disorders among dentists and dental students.
Hilal Yilanci, Amr Anjary, Mohammed Adleh   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and its Association with Para Functional Habits in the Patients Attending Tertiary Care Hospital

Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 2019
Background: Temporo-mandibular disorders is a collective term used to describe problems involving muscles of mastication and temporomandibular joint.
Rajib Chaulagain, Anjana Maharjan
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