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Temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction: a review of mechanisms and clinical presentation

Journal of Applied Oral Science, 2019
Disc displacement with reduction (DDWR) is one of the most common intra-articular disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Factors related to the etiology, progression and treatment of such condition is still a subject of discussion.
Rodrigo Lorenzi POLUHA, Giancarlo De la Torre CANALES, Yuri Martins COSTA, Eduardo GROSSMANN, Leonardo Rigoldi BONJARDIM, Paulo César Rodrigues CONTI   +5 more
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Relationship between cervical spine and skeletal class II in subjects with and without temporomandibular disorders [PDF]

, 2018
AIM. To assess changes of cranio-cervical structure and of hyoid bone position in skeletal Class II subjects with and without Temporomandibular disorders (TMD). MATERIAL AND METHODS.
DI GIACOMO, PAOLA, DI PAOLO, Carlo, Ettore, Accivile, Ferrato, Giacomo, Polimeni, Antonella, Valeria, Ferrara   +5 more
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Comparative and functional anatomy of masticatory muscles and bite force in opossums (Didelphimorphia, Didelphidae)

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
We describe the functional anatomy of masticatory muscles in nine opossums, finding a generalized anatomical pattern with differences related to skull morphology. Variation in quantitative myological data and estimated bite force was mostly related to size, and the increase in bite force supports dietary diversification associated with size increase ...
Juann A. F. H. Abreu, Diego Astúa
wiley   +1 more source

The severity of temporomandibular joint disorder by teeth loss in the elderly

Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry, 2011
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction is a term that covers a number of clinical problems that involves masticatory muscles, temporomandibular joints, and related structures, or both.
Indry Herdiyani, Erna Kurnikasari, Lisda Damayanti   +2 more
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Changes and Associations between Cervical Range of Motion, Pain, Temporomandibular Joint Range of Motion and Quality of Life in Individuals with Migraine Applying Physiotherapy: A Pilot Study

Medicina, 2021
Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the effects of physiotherapy with aerobic exercise together with temporomandibular joint range of motion exercises (supervised) and physiotherapy with aerobic exercise only (unsupervised ...
Egle Lendraitiene, Laura Smilgiene, Daiva Petruseviciene, Raimondas Savickas   +3 more
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Expression of MMP-13 in Human Temporomandibular Joint Disc Derangement and Osteoarthritis [PDF]

, 2017
Objective: MMP-13 performs digestion of collagen, which is a primary component of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) articular disc. This study evaluated the expression of MMP-13 in patients with anterior disc displacement with (ADDwR) and without ...
Almeida, Luis Eduardo, Azevedo, Marina, Camejo, Flavio, Doetzer, Andrea, Olandoski, Marcia, Perotto, Juliano Henrique   +5 more
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Evaluation of IHH, PTCH1, and SMO protein immunohistochemistry in the human mandibular condyle at fetal stages from 30 to 80 mm greatest length

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract This study evaluated the morphogenesis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in human fetuses during the third month of gestation through the analysis of immunohistochemistry for the proteins Indian Hedgehog (IHH), Patched‐1 (PTCH1), and Smoothened (SMO).
Filipe Santos da Silva, Carolina de Oliveira Gigek, Andreia Fabiana Do Vale Franco, Amanda Alves Ribeiro Massoni, José Ramon Mérida‐Velasco, Luís Otávio Carvalho de Moraes   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

CAT/SOD-Enriched Achyranthes bidentata nanovesicles mitigate TMJOA via ROS scavenging and JNK/FOXO1 pathway Inhibition

Journal of Nanobiotechnology
Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) is an inflammatory disorder with limited treatment options. Given the key role of oxidative stress in TMJOA progression, targeting this pathway may offer therapeutic benefits.
Rui Li, Zhiqing Huang, Lingyunbo Kong, Wenyi Cai, Xin Li, Chuni Hsieh, Kaihan Zheng, Chu Deng, Wei Cao, Antong Wu, Janak L. Pathak, Rong Zhang, Qingbin Zhang   +12 more
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Temporomandibular joint disorders (Review Article)

Sulaimani Dental Journal, 2016
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a sensitive and highly mobile joint. Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) have been considered as a common orofacial pain condition.
Shanaz Gaphor
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Does salinity make a difference—Kidney anatomy of Saimaa (Pusa saimensis) and Baltic ringed seals (Pusa hispida botnica)

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract As habitat salinity markedly differs between the endangered, freshwater‐dwelling Saimaa ringed seal (Pusa saimensis Nordquist, 1899) and the brackish water‐inhabiting Baltic ringed seal (Pusa hispida botnica Gmelin, 1788), we investigated whether this difference has resulted in morphological changes to their kidneys.
Heini Nihtilä, Juha Laakkonen
wiley   +1 more source