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Orofacial muscles activity in children with swallowing dysfunction and removable functional appliances [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
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
core   +1 more source

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - An Overview

open access: yesInternational Journal of Orofacial Myology, 1983
Introduction: Disorders of the temporomandibular joint may be extrinsic (muscular), intrinsic (dysfunctional), or a combination of both. An accurate differential diagnosis based on correlation of the clinical and radiographic findings is essential.
openaire   +3 more sources

Adjunctive Botulinum Toxin Type A for Bruxism and Sweat‐Worsened Facial Blistering in Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Case Series

open access: yesJEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Global body posture evaluation in patients with temporomandibular joint disorder

open access: yesClinics, 2009
AIM: To identify the relationship between anterior disc displacement and global posture (plantar arches, lower limbs, shoulder and pelvic girdle, vertebral spine, head and mandibles).
Eliza Tiemi Saito   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Complaints in Tinnitus: Further Hints for a Putative Tinnitus Subtype

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2012
Objective Tinnitus is considered to be highly heterogeneous with respect to its etiology, its comorbidities and the response to specific interventions. Subtyping is recommended, but it remains to be determined which criteria are useful, since it has not ...
V. Vielsmeier   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The Hidden Burden of Hemifacial Spasm: A Systematic Review of Non‐Motor Symptoms

open access: yesMovement 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   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Central Sensitization in the Bladder Pain Syndrome [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Introduction: Nociceptive hyper-excitability and Central Sensitization (CS), have been identified as responsible for maintaining pain in several chronic neuropathic pain conditions, among which Bladder pain syndrome (BPS). Aim of the present study was to
Cambieri, Chiara   +6 more
core  

Epiglottis Collapse in Individuals With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

open access: yesWorld Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated upper airway collapse during sleep. The epiglottis, often overlooked in conventional assessments, has emerged as a site of significant obstruction in OSA.
Dan Chen   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Consequences of Tooth Loss on Oral Function and need for Replacement of Missing Teeth Among Patients Attending Muhimbili Dental Clinic [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Tanzanian oral health services constitute mainly of tooth extractions. Consequently, individuals susceptible to dental caries and periodontal diseases will have a substantial number of missing teeth, which can affect oral function.
Quaker, Andrewleon S
core  

Relationship between the severity of temporomandibular disorder and voice [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
BACKGROUND: temporomandibular dysfunction is one of the most complex disorders of the body, capable of unchaining alterations in the mandibular movements which in turn can cause damage not only to speech articulation but also to the quality of voice.
Cielo, Carla Aparecida   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

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