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Evaluation of C-Reactive Protein Level in Patients with Pain Form of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Pain Research and Management, 2018
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction is a functional disorder concerned with the abnormal functioning of the muscles of the stomatognathic system and temporomandibular joints involved in the dynamic movements of the jaw and surrounding structures. The aim
Malgorzata Pihut, Piotr Ceranowicz, Andrzej Gala   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Thirty Years of Autologous Platelet Concentrates: From Platelet‐Rich Plasma to Platelet‐Rich Fibrin

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
This review highlights the 30 years of evolution of APCs, with a focus on their clinical applications and recent technological advancements. ABSTRACT Nearly three decades have now passed since autologous platelet concentrates (APCs) were introduced into clinical practice.
Richard J. Miron, Nathan E. Estrin, Paras Ahmad, Nima Farshidfar, Masako Fujioka‐Kobayashi, Yufeng Zhang, Mario Romandini, Reinhard Gruber   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Efficacy of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Mandibular Advancement Devices in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review

Journal of Sleep Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a prevalent condition linked to various health issues, including cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline. This systematic review evaluates the comparative efficacy and patient adherence of two primary treatment modalities: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Mandibular Advancement Devices.
Gianna Dipalma, Angelo Michele Inchingolo, Pasquale Avantario, Antonio Mancini, Merigrazia Campanelli, Daniela Di Venere, Andrea Palermo, Francesco Inchingolo, Massimo Corsalini, Alessio Danilo Inchingolo   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Electromyography Frequency Spectrum Is a Better Indicator of Sleep Bruxism Severity Related to Temporomandibular Disorder Pain Than Conventional Masticatory Muscle Activation and Bruxism Time Indices—A Pilot Study

Journal of Sleep Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sleep bruxism (SB) has been reportedly associated with temporomandibular disorder (TMD); however, solid evidence is lacking. Previous studies have primarily used traditional metrics, such as the masticatory muscle activity (MMA) index and bruxism time index (BTI) to investigate the link between SB and TMD.
Minna Pitkänen, Miro Rytkönen, Tomi Miettinen, Jari Ahlberg, Frank Lobbezoo, Katja Myllymaa, Juha Töyräs, Timo Leppänen, Sami Myllymaa   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Evaluation of Treatment Effectiveness in Skeletal Class III Malocclusion: Surgery‐First Approach Using Clear Aligners Versus Fixed Appliances

Orthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to assess treatment outcomes, identify predictors of relapse in skeletal Class III patients treated with the surgery‐first approach (SFA), comparing fixed appliances (FA) with invisalign clear aligners (CA). Materials and Methods Forty adult patients treated with bimaxillary surgery and SFA were retrospectively ...
Yang Zhou, Xiaojing Liu, Zili Li, Bingshuang Zou   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Orthodontic and Maxillofacial Surgery Treatment in Achondroplasia for Orofacial Alterations: A Systematic Review and Preliminary Age‐Stratified Guidelines

Orthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This systematic review aimed to collect and appraise the clinical outcomes of all orthopaedic, orthodontic and surgical interventions in ACH patients. Following PROSPERO protocol, multiple database sources were searched to December 2024 with no language restrictions for (i) genetically confirmed ACH; (ii) any orthodontic/orthopaedic ...
Marco Farronato, Maria Francesca Bedeschi, Cristina Grippaudo, Gianluca Martino Tartaglia, Berardo Rinaldi, Cinzia Maspero   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Systemic Disease Associations of Oral Lichenoid Disease: A Retrospective Case–Control Study

Oral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the association between oral lichen planus (OLP), oral lichenoid lesions (OLL), and other comorbidities. Material and Methods A case–control study of 205 OLP, 96 OLL patients, and 301 age‐ and sex‐matched controls from Kuopio University Hospital was performed.
Mari Vehviläinen, Tuomas Selander, Tuula Salo, Maria Siponen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Interleukin-6 Expression in Disc Derangement of Human Temporomandibular Joint and Association with Osteoarthrosis [PDF]

, 2017
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, Ambros, Viviane, Azevedo, Marina, Camejo, Flavio, Caporal, Karina, Doetzer, Andrea, Noronha, Lucia, Olandoski, Marcia, Trevilatto, Paula C.   +8 more
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Electromyographic Assessment of Sleep Bruxism in Patients With Periodontitis: A Case–Control Study

Oral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The relationship between periodontitis and bruxism has always been a matter of debate. The aim of the present paper is to investigate the association between advanced stages of periodontitis (Stage III/IV) and the intensity and duration of sleep bruxism events, measured as bruxism work index (BWI) and bruxism time index (BTI) through
Tommaso Gotti, Isabella De Rubertis, Ovidiu Ionut Saracutu, Marco Ferrari, Nicola Discepoli, Daniele Manfredini   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy and Safety of Intra‐Articular Therapies for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Oral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to evaluate the most effective minimally invasive intra‐articular procedure for reducing pain and improving maximum mouth opening (MMO) in individuals diagnosed with painful articular TMD, specifically TMJ osteoarthritis and/or internal derangement.
Mateus Gaya dos Santos, Wellington Luiz de Oliveira da Rosa, Cristian Sbardelotto, Júlia Silva Gomes de Araújo, Camila da Silva Rodrigues, Noéli Boscato   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source