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Characterization of the Temporomandibular Joint of Southern Sea Otters (Enhydra lutris nereis). [PDF]

, 2015
The structure-function relationship of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of southern sea otter has largely not been described. This study aims to describe the histological, biochemical, and biomechanical features of the TMJ disk in the southern sea otter.
Arzi, Boaz, Leale, Dustin M, Lieske, Danielle, Vapniarsky, Natalia, Verstraete, Frank JM, Young, Colleen   +5 more
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Teaching Occlusal Splints in the Digital Age: Comparing Student Experiences with Conventional and CAD/CAM Workflows

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The teaching of occlusal splint therapy in dental education is evolving with the integration of digital workflows. Although digital tools offer operational advantages, conventional methods remain pedagogically relevant. Understanding students’ perceptions of both approaches is essential for guiding curriculum innovation.
Marcelo José Palma‐Fernandes, Júlio Ruiz‐Marrara, Maria Fernanda de Campos‐Muller, Melissa Oliveira de Melchior, Inês Sansonetty Gonçalves Côrte‐Real, Jardel Francisco Mazzi‐Chaves, Laís Valencise Magri   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Expression of Interleukin-1 and Temporomandibular Disorder: Contemporary Review of the Literature [PDF]

, 2017
Objective: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), leading to jaw dysfunction, joint and muscle pain, and a decrease in quality of life.
Almeida, Luis Eduardo, Bosio, Jose A., Butcher, Seth, Hresko, Kyle, Leonardi, Rosalia, Loreto, Carla, Pierce, Sean, Sorenson, Adam, Tramontina, Vinícius Augusto   +8 more
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Generative Artificial Intelligence–Driven Clinical Case Simulation in Temporomandibular Disorder Education: ChatGPT Versus Real Patients

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and orofacial pain (OFP) demand advanced diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills in dental education. Traditional simulations with real patients face limitations in availability and standardization.
Paula Rodrigues‐Pereira, Maria Amália Pereira Dias‐Calças, Alex Moreira Mélo, Melissa de Oliveira Melchior, Lucas Gaspar Ribeiro, Antônio Pazin‐Filho, Jardel Francisco Mazzi‐Chaves, Laís Valencise Magri   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Arthrocentesis of the temporomandibular joint: A review

Biomedical Papers, 2015
Background: Arthrocentesis is a very gentle method for lavage of the joint space. The principle consists in the introduction of a pair of needles into the upper joint space and subsequent lavage using physiological saline or Ringer's solution ...
Peter Tvrdy, Petr Heinz, Richard Pink
doaj   +1 more source

Grading the intensity of nondental orofacial pain: Identification of cutoff points for mild, moderate, and severe pain [PDF]

, 2015
Background: When assessing pain in clinical practice, clinicians often label pain as mild, moderate, and severe. However, these categories are not distinctly defined, and are often used arbitrarily.
Brailo, V, Zakrzewska, JM
core   +2 more sources

Critical Thinking Emulation Model With Outcomes‐Based Assessment

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Purpose Gaps exist between critical thinking importance and an organized agenda for the development of critical thinking learning outcomes. Multiple critical thinking skill sets were developed by the authors, forming a symbiotic network.
David C Johnsen, Leonardo Marchini, Carlos Garaicoa‐Pazmino, Aditi Jain, John Syrbu, Matthew Geneser, Azeez Butali, Jennifer E Hartshorn, Jhanvi Desai, Clark M Stanford, Kim Vo, Michael Spector, Nicole McGlynn, L Brendan Young   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Occurrence and Regional Distribution of TRAIL and DR5 on Temporomandibular Joint Discs: Comparison of Disc Derangement with and without Reduction [PDF]

, 2010
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, Leonardi, Rosalia, Loreto, Carla, Trevilatto, Paula C.   +3 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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Adjunctive Botulinum Toxin Type A for Bruxism and Sweat‐Worsened Facial Blistering in Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Case Series

JEADV 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, Sebastián Véliz, Gina Pennacchiotti, Fernanda Salazar, María‐Beatriz Méndez   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source