Can anterior repositioning splint effectively treat temporomandibular joint disc displacement? [PDF]
Ma Z +5 more
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Expression of MMP-13 in Human Temporomandibular Joint Disc Derangement and Osteoarthritis [PDF]
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 +5 more
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Rationale: Occlusal appliance is one of methods for temporomandibular joint anterior disc displacement with reduction (ADDWR). However, most studies have focused on the symptom reliefs rather than the disc-condyle positional relationship.
Ch. Yang, P. Shen
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Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the frequency of subgroups in a clinical setting of the patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) using ‘Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD)’. Materials and Method: A total
Cansu Alpaslan, Deniz Yaman
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Risk of temporomandibular joint effusion related to magnetic resonance imaging signs of disc displacement [PDF]
Background: It has been suggested that TMJ effusion may represent an inflammatory response to a dysfunctional disc-condyle relationship. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate whether the status of the disc in the temporomandibular joint, as ...
Bosco, Mario +3 more
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The application of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging at diagnostics of the human maxillofacial system [PDF]
The application of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging has entered into wide practice at diagnosis of the maxillofacial system. Computed tomography allows us to obtain information about only bone structures.
Cherepennikov, Yuriy Mihaylovich +3 more
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Disc repositioning surgery combined with orthodontic treatment of patients with temporomandibular disorders and facial asymmetry: a case report and literature review [PDF]
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of disc repositioning surgery combined with orthodontic treatment in patients with temporomandibular disorder and facial asymmetry.
ZHOU Ying, XU Yafen, TANG Xinbao, YANG Ruiting, ZHANG Qi, ZHANG Jie
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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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Occurrence and Regional Distribution of TRAIL and DR5 on Temporomandibular Joint Discs: Comparison of Disc Derangement with and without Reduction [PDF]
Background Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)–related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) is an apoptosis-inducing member of the TNF gene family which triggers apoptotic signals by interaction with its receptors.
Almeida, Luis Eduardo +3 more
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Evaluation of temporomandibular disorders before and after orthognathic surgery: therapeutic considerations on a sample of 76 patients [PDF]
Temporomandibular disorders may be associated with dental and facial malformations. The aim of this study is to record the prevalence of TMDs in patients scheduled for orthognathic surgery, reporting the development of TMDs and symptoms during the entire
Abrahamsson +28 more
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