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The effectiveness of manual therapy applied to craniomandibular structures in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders: protocol for a systematic review

Systematic Reviews, 2021
Background The term temporomandibular disorder (TMD) includes disorders of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ), masticatory muscles and adjacent tissues. Several studies have examined the effectiveness of manual therapy (MT) for TMDs by evaluating changes
Giacomo Asquini, Alison Rushton, Laurent Pitance, Nicola Heneghan, Deborah Falla   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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, Ambros, Viviane, Azevedo, Marina, Caporal, Karina, Leonardi, Rosy, Noronha, Lucia, Trevilatto, Paula C.   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Microneedles for the treatment of migraine and orofacial pain: A narrative review

Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Migraine is a common neurological disorder and a primary headache condition. Despite its central origin, migraine pain may be referred to the orofacial region via trigeminal pathways, resulting in phenotypic overlap with other orofacial pain (OFP) conditions.
Baicheng Cao, Qiuyi Chen, Yuhan Liu, Ruozhou Wu, Bin Li, Qing Cai, Lu Liu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of low-level laser therapy on pain levels in patients with temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review

Journal of Applied Oral Science, 2012
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are characterized by the presence of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and/or masticatory muscle pain and dysfunction. Low-level laser is presented as an adjuvant therapeutic modality for the treatment of TMD, especially ...
Mila Leite de Moraes Maia, Leonardo Rigoldi Bonjardim, Jullyana de Souza Siqueira Quintans, Maria Amália Gonzaga Ribeiro, Luiz Guilherme Martins Maia, Paulo César Rodrigues Conti   +5 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Slide in Centric on a Random Sample of Students of the School of Medicine in Split

Southeastern European Medical Journal, 2021
Introduction: A slide in centric is defined as a slide from centric relation to maximum intercuspation. Understanding contact between natural teeth is important for longevity of the stomatognathic system, diagnosis and therapy planning.
Ivana Strikić Đula , Nikolina Lešić, Davor Seifert   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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, Azevedo, Marina, Camejo, Flavio, Doetzer, Andrea, Olandoski, Marcia, Perotto, Juliano Henrique   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Gingival and Periodontal Diseases and Conditions in Children and Adolescents: Consensus Report

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The objectives of this Focused Workshop were to update the epidemiology, aetiology, risk factors, diagnosis and management of gingival and periodontal diseases and conditions in children and adolescents, and to explore the applicability of the 2018 Classification in children and adolescents.
Iain Chapple, Sotiria Gizani, Mariano Sanz, Dominique Declerck, Phoebus Madianos, Valerie Clerehugh, Monique Danser, Esti Davidovich, Janet Davies, Nikos Donos, Elisabeth Dursun, Elena Figuero, Filippo Graziani, Mervi Gursoy, Soren Jepsen, Clara Joseph, Moritz Kebschull, Norbert Kraemer, Tina Lambrinaki, Rodrigo López, David J. Manton, Joerg Meyle, Ana Molina, Lior Shapira, Cheryl Somani, Georgios Tsilingaridis, Svante Twetman, Nicola West, Biniyam Wondimu, Ferranti Wong, David Herrera   +30 more
wiley   +1 more source

Epidemiology and sociodemographic determinants of chronic temporomandibular disorders in South Korea: a nationwide population-based study

BMC Oral Health
Background To investigate the epidemiological prevalence and sociodemographic determinants of chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in South Korea using a standardized case definition from national healthcare data, with emphasis on age, sex ...
Younjung Park, Sora Yoon, Joon-Ho Yoon, Jin-Joo Yoo   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Reevaluating the Management of Chronic Temporomandibular Pain Are We Treating PTSD with Debridement and Lavage? [PDF]

, 2004
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Bracha, Adam S., Bracha, Dr. Stefan, Person, Dr. COL. MC Donald A., Ralston, Tyler C., Williams, Andrew E., Yamashita, Jennifer M.   +5 more
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Muscle disorders and dentition-related aspects in temporomandibular disorders: controversies in the most commonly used treatment modalities [PDF]

, 2008
This review explores the aetiology of temporomandibular disorders and discusses the controversies in variable treatment modalities. Pathologies of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and its' associated muscles of mastication are jointly termed ...
Colin Hopper, Eileen Mc Carthy, Jubli Rob, Michael Vourvachis, Nikolaos Angouridakis, Panagiotis Kafas, Syedda Abbas, Tahwinder Upile, Waseem Jerjes   +8 more
core   +1 more source