ABSTRACT Background Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and orofacial pain (OFP) demand advanced diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills in dental education. Traditional simulations with real patients face limitations in availability and standardization.
Paula Rodrigues‐Pereira +7 more
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Arthrocentesis of the temporomandibular joint: A review
Background: Arthrocentesis is a very gentle method for lavage of the joint space. The principle consists in the introduction of a pair of needles into the upper joint space and subsequent lavage using physiological saline or Ringer's solution ...
Peter Tvrdy, Petr Heinz, Richard Pink
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Magnetic resonance imaging study on temporomandibular joint morphology [Studija o morfologiji čeljusnog zgloba pomoću magnetske rezonancije] [PDF]
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has enabled the accomplishment of a more effective diagnostics of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The sample included 40 patients with clinical symptoms of disc displacement (DD) of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and 25
Badel, Tomislav +4 more
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Capsule Summary Bruxism and sweat‐induced facial blisters can affect patients with Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB) quality of life (QoL). We present the outcomes of orofacial BTX‐A infiltrations to treat these conditions. Three patients with severe RDEB, bruxism and microstomia received BTX‐A infiltrations (50U‐100U) in masseters and ...
Susanne Krämer +4 more
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Техника приема пищи при заболеваниях височно-нижнечелюстного сустава [PDF]
Food intake technique in the context of diseases of the temporomandibular joint Annotation.The lower jaw bone is moved by masseter muscles, thus it may be overloaded due to the uneven distribution of a masticating pressure in the jaw bone when there is
Семенов, Константин
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Medicare Reimbursement Trends for Mandibular Fracture Repair, 2000–2024
This study evaluates Medicare reimbursement trends for open mandibular facial fractures procedures from 2000 to 2024. Our results highlight a 24.1% inflation‐adjusted decrease in payments for these procedures, illuminating the need for appropriate funding and resources for physicians. This will help mitigate financial strain for providers and allow for
Om B. Tripathi +2 more
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Interleukin-6 Expression in Disc Derangement of Human Temporomandibular Joint and Association with Osteoarthrosis [PDF]
The inflammatory process is a coordinated response that protects host after infection or trauma, involving several molecular reactions. Once the inflammation is closely linked to the process of destruction of the temporomandibular joint, this study aims ...
Almeida, Luis Eduardo +8 more
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18‐FDG PET in the Evaluation of Therapeutic Response of Necrotizing Otitis Externa
PET performed well in assessing the therapeutic response of NEO, with excellent sensitivity but low specificity of visual analysis. A complementary quantitative analysis was useful to distinguish between satisfactory and insufficient partial responses. ABSTRACT Objective The duration of antibiotic treatment for necrotizing otitis externa (NEO) and the ...
Lucie Lécolier +5 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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Role of Gynecologic Findings in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: A Consensus
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the role of gynecologic findings in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) by reviewing current international guidelines and identifying relevant gynecologic co‐morbidities. Methods This consensus statement was developed through a systematic four‐phase process: (1) comprehensive literature review across ...
Marie E. Sullivan +5 more
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