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 +5 more
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Oxidative stress and temporomandibular joint disorders
Japanese Dental Science Review, 2008 SummaryEtiology of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) was estimated as excessive mechanical stresses inflicted on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The stresses including bruxism, clenching and oral parafunctional habits in daily life cause irreversible damage in the joint tissue.
Eiro Kubota +2 more
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Matrix Metalloproteinases and Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: A Review of the Literature [PDF]
, 2019 Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are progressive degenerative disorders that affect the components of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), characterized by pain and limitations in function.
Almeida, Luis Eduardo +4 more
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Subzygomatic Trans-Sigmoid Projection for Condyle & Temporomandibular Joint
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 1974 A simple and precise technique of producing a good radiograph of the condyle and temporomandibular joint is presented. The Authors have found subzygomatic trans-sigmoid projection very satisfactory.
D. Venkat Ratnam +3 more
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Immunohistochemical Expression of Matrix Metalloprotease-2 and Matrix Metalloprotease-9 in the Disks of Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction [PDF]
, 2015 Purpose Matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) are tissue-remodeling enzymes that function during the remodeling process, such as in immune-inflammatory diseases.
Almeida, Luis Eduardo +6 more
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Comorbidities in aging patients with sickle cell disease. [PDF]
, 2018 Sickle cell disease (SCD) in general and sickle cell anemia in particular is a highly complex disorder both at the molecular and clinical levels. Although the molecular lesion is a single-point mutation, the sickle gene is pleiotropic in nature causing ...
Ballas, Samir K.
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Impact of Unilateral Chewing Habit on Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: A Comparative Study
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and RadiologyBackground: Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are known to have a significant impact on muscle function, joint health, and quality of life. Unilateral chewing habit has come up as a possible risk factor.
Tabarak S. Abbas +2 more
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Subtyping somatic tinnitus: a cross-sectional UK cohort study of demographic, clinical and audiological characteristics [PDF]
, 2015 Somatic tinnitus is the ability to modulate the psychoacoustic features of tinnitus by somatic manoeuvres. The condition is still not fully understood and further identification of this subtype is essential, particularly for the purpose of establishing ...
Hall, Deborah A +4 more
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - An Overview
International 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.
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Pediatric Temporomandibular Joint Disorders [PDF]
Journal of Dental Health, Oral Disorders & Therapy, 2015 Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com J Dent Health Oral Disord Ther 2015, 2(3): 00047 precise etiology. The etiology of TMD in children has been related to trauma, malocclusion, and oral Para-functions habits such as bruxism, nail biting, and non-nutritive sucking.
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