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Can MRI Observations Predict Treatment Outcome of Lavage in Patients with Painful TMJ Disc Displacement without Reduction?

eJournal of Oral Maxillofacial Research, 2015
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine magnetic resonance imaging findings in patients with painful disc displacement without reduction of the temporomandibular joint to determine whether the findings were able to predict treatment outcome ...
EwaCarin Ekberg, Lars-Göran Hansson, Thomas List, Lars Eriksson, Lotta Englesson Sahlström, Arne Petersson   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Musculoskeletal Consequences of Mouth Breathing in Adults: A Systematic Review

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
Chronic mouth breathing can have a negative impact on posture, cause temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), reduced masticatory muscle activity and efficiency, and suprahyoid muscle overuse. Postural changes include a head forward posture and increased lumbar lordosis.
Raewyn G. Campbell, Joshua R. Zadro, Nicholas J. Campion, Cliffton L. Chan, Martin G. Mackey, Gabriel Osie, Lu Hui Png, Richard G. Douglas, Katlego Mosito, Erin K. Reilly, Cedric Thiel, Robert C. Kern, Timothy L. Smith, Evangelos Pappas   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Combined Joint-Jaw-Occlusion therapy: a new theory and our protocol

Alʹmanah Kliničeskoj Mediciny, 2017
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) internal derangements, or TMJ disc displacement, is a commonly seen disease among adults, as well as children. It interacts with facial deformities and occlusion etiologically and pathologically, and the treatment often ...
Ch. Yang, D. He, M. Chen, Sh. Zhang, Ya. Qiu, X. Zhang, Zh. Ma, Q. Xie, P. Shen, Yi. Hu   +9 more
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The Hidden Burden of Hemifacial Spasm: A Systematic Review of Non‐Motor Symptoms

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by involuntary contractions of facial muscles. Traditionally regarded as a motor condition, HFS encompasses a spectrum of non‐motor symptoms that are often overlooked but significantly affect patients’ quality of life.
Miriam Carvalho Soares, Jacy Bezerra Parmera, Pedro Augusto Sampaio Rocha‐Filho   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Senotherapeutics for Knee Osteoarthritis

Medicinal Research Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease that imposes a significant economic burden and deteriorates quality of life. Nevertheless, current therapeutic options for OA are limited to symptomatic remedies. As such, there is a high interest in novel methods for treating or preventing OA.
Ezgi Duman, Girish Pattappa, Patrick Pann, Stephan Reppenhagen, Maximilian Rudert, Peter Angele, Denitsa Docheva   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of estradiol hormone in menopausal women on anterior disc displacement of temporomandibular joint

BIO Web of Conferences, 2020
Anterior disc displacement is a condition when the articular disc is in the anterior normal position. Epidemiological research shows that the prevalence of TMD is higher in women than in men.
Bayu Rosanto Yosaphat, Soetji Rahajoe Poerwati   +1 more
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Beyond Joint Hypermobility: Investigating Bladder Dysfunction in Hypermobile Ehlers‐Danlos Syndrome

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction and Objectives Hypermobile Ehlers‐Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) is the most common subtype of Ehlers‐Danlos Syndrome, a group of connective tissue disorders caused by collagen abnormalities. While musculoskeletal features of hEDS are well characterized, its impact on visceral organs, including the bladder, remains underexplored.
Marium Ansari, Mallory Pine, Viktoriya Sapkalova, Emily Chan Brodowsky, Charles R. Powell, Ramzy T. Burns   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tailored Mandibular Advancement Therapy Guided Through a Mandibular Positioner: Predictive Value in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) are a recognized alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), though patient selection is still challenging. Tailored MAD guided through drug induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) with a mandibular titratable positioner (SAM) offers a stable and ...
Patricia Fernández‐Sanjuán, Gabriela Bosco, Nuria Pérez‐Martín, Marta Alcaraz, Juan J. Arrieta, Jaime Sanabria, Silvia González‐Pondal, Rodolfo Lugo, Marcos Ríos‐Lago, Carlos O'Connor‐Reina, Peter Baptista, Guillermo Plaza   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Semi-quantitative study of magnetic resonance imaging features of disc-condylar complex in patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction of temporomandibular joint

BMC Medical Imaging
Purpose To investigate the differences in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics between anterior disc displacement with reduction(ADDWR) and anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDWoR) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) by semi ...
Meng Liao, Xuehui Chen, Kai Liu, Honglin He, Yu Tao, Dan Zhang, Ting Hu, Bibin Duan   +7 more
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The Australian and New Zealand Dental Implant Registry: Regulatory Requirements and Registry Development

Australian Dental Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The Therapeutic Goods Administration is responsible for the Regulation of manufacture and supply of all medical devices including dental implants. Medically, the patient is given a ‘Patient Implant Card’ (PIC). It is recommended to monitor the performance of devices in an implant registry.
S. Soukoulis, S. Davis, A. Goss
wiley   +1 more source