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Singh BP, Singh N, Jayaraman S, Kirubakaran R, Joseph S, Muthu MS, Jivnani H, Hua F. Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2024; 9:CD012850. [PMID: 39282765 PMCID: PMC11403706 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012850.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are conditions related to the musculoskeletal structure of the temporomandibular joint, which may lead to muscle or joint pain and other health issues. TMD may present in muscles only (myogenous), joints only (arthrogenous), or both (mixed), and may affect one side or both sides of the face. Myogenous TMD may present with or without limited mouth opening. Arthrogenous TMD may present as disc displacement with or without reduction ('reduction' meaning the articular disc resumes its normal position when the jaw is moving). Occlusal interventions change the occlusal relationship of maxillary and mandibular teeth to improve the alignment of the tooth contact, with the aim of relieving pain, and improving psychosocial functioning and quality of life. Occlusal interventions include splints and adjustments. Occlusal splints are specially designed mouth guards; they are generally classified as stabilisation, reflex or repositioning splints. Occlusal adjustment is the grinding down of teeth to improve occlusion. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of occlusal interventions in people diagnosed with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), compared to other interventions or no treatment, on joint pain, muscle pain at rest and when chewing, quality of life, discomfort, and recurrence. SEARCH METHODS Cochrane Oral Health's Information Specialist searched following sources up to 9 August 2022: Cochrane Oral Health's Trials Register, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE via Ovid, Embase via Ovid, and two trials registers. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of occlusal interventions (splints or adjustment) for managing TMD compared with no treatment, placebo, occlusal splint with a different mechanism of action, or other active treatments. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We adopted standard Cochrane methods to select studies, extract and analyse data, assess the risk of bias in the studies, and judge the certainty of the evidence. We reported outcomes as short term (three months or less) or long term (more than three months). MAIN RESULTS We included 57 studies (2846 participants) that compared occlusal splints with no treatment, placebo, or another treatment. Most of the studies evaluated full hard stabilisation splint (FHSS) as the occlusal splint. We judged only one study to be at low risk of bias. Our key outcomes of interest were self-reported joint pain when chewing, muscle pain at rest and when chewing, discomfort, severity and frequency of joint noise, and recurrence rate. The duration of the studies ranged from 5 weeks to 84 months. The key results presented below were measured between 4.4 weeks and 4 months. It is important to note that we have very low certainty in the evidence for all comparisons and outcomes assessed. There may be little to no difference in self-reported joint pain when chewing between occlusal splint (FHSS) and placebo (non-occlusal splint) (RR 1.88, 95% CI 0.94 to 3.75; 1 study, 60 participants with mixed TMD), or pharmacological therapy (diclofenac) (RR 2.10, 95% CI 0.83 to 5.30; 1 study, 29 participants with osteoarthritis), but the evidence is very uncertain. Occlusal splint (FHSS) may reduce muscle pain when chewing compared to no treatment (MD -1.97, 95% CI -2.37 to -1.57; 1 study, 84 participants with disc displacement without reduction), but may have little to no effect when compared to physical therapy (low-level laser) (RR 0.17, 95% CI 0.02 to 1.26; 1 study, 40 participants) or acupuncture (with needles) (MD 0.10, 95% CI -0.80 to 1.00, 1 study, 40 participants) in people with myofascial pain TMD, but the evidence is very uncertain. There may be little to no difference in muscle pain at rest when occlusal splint (FHSS) is compared to no treatment (MD -11.63, 95% CI -29.37 to 6.11; 1 study, 37 participants) or physical therapy (physiotherapy) (MD -0.19, 95% CI -1.25 to 0.87; 1 study, 72 participants) in myofascial pain TMD, but the evidence is very uncertain. There may be little to no difference in severity of joint noise when occlusal splint (FHSS) is compared to no treatment, but the evidence is very uncertain (MD -0.58, 95% CI -7.09 to 5.93; 1 study, 20 participants). When FHSS is compared to physical therapy (specifically, orofacial myofunctional therapy), physical therapy may reduce severity of joint noise, but the evidence is very uncertain (MD 5.92, 95% CI 0.18 to 11.66; 1 study, 20 participants with mixed TMD). There may be little to no difference in frequency of joint noise when occlusal splint (FHSS) is compared to placebo (non-occlusal splint) (RR 1.18, 95% CI 0.63 to 2.20; 1 study, 60 myofascial pain TMD participants), occlusal splint with a different mechanism of action (RR 0.80, 95% CI 0.07 to 9.18; 1 study, 9 participants with disc displacement with reduction), or physical therapy (jaw exercise) (RR 1.50, 95% CI 0.32 to 6.94; 1 study, 18 participants with myofascial pain TMD), but the evidence is very uncertain. Discomfort and recurrence rate were not reported in any study. We judged the certainty of the evidence to be very low for all outcomes in all comparisons due to limitations in study design and imprecision. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS This review included 57 RCTs with 2846 participants, but the final results are inconclusive, so the research questions remain unanswered. Occlusal splints of the FHSS type may reduce muscle pain when chewing compared to no treatment, but the evidence is very uncertain. Orofacial myofunctional therapy may reduce severity of joint noise compared to occlusal splint (FHSS), but the evidence is very uncertain. For all other comparisons and outcomes, there may be little or no difference between groups, although the evidence is also very uncertain for these findings. Overall, we found insufficient evidence to reach conclusions regarding the effectiveness of occlusal interventions for managing symptoms of TMD, despite the available studies including almost 3000 participants. To make a useful contribution to the debate about the best way to treat TMD, any further research must be well-designed, with enough participants to reach the optimal information size for meaningful results; it requires recruitment from primary care, consensus around key outcomes and measures, and, ideally, long-term follow-up of three to five years, plus inclusion of a cost-effectiveness component.
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- Balendra P Singh
- Cochrane India-King George's Medical University, Lucknow affiliate, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Al Baha University, Al Baha, Saudi Arabia
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- Prosthodontics, Pushpagiri Dental College (Christian Charitable Institution), Thiruvala, India
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- Centre for Early Childhood Caries Research (CECCRe), Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Porur, Chennai, India
- Centre of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Sadguru Dental Care and Implant Clinic, 103, Hari Leela Building, opposite Bal Bhavan, Kilvani Naka Road, Silvassa, India
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- Hubei-MOST KLOS & KLOBM, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Sauvageon L, Savard G, Moussa C, Rochefort GY, Denis F, Fossat C, Renaud M. Dentists and physiotherapists level of collaboration in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders in France. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:979. [PMID: 39174944 PMCID: PMC11342734 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04768-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) affect 10% of the population in France, significantly impacting patient's health and quality of life. The multifactorial etiology of TMD complicates its treatment. Consequently, adopting a multidisciplinary approach that encourages collaboration among healthcare professionals is recommended. Nevertheless, this approach does not seem to occur on a regular basis. The aim of this study was to assess the dentist's treatment support of TMD in the context of the inter-professional collaboration between dental practitioners and physiotherapists. MATERIEL AND METHODS A cross-sectional observational study was conducted based on an online questionnaire from January 15th to April 30th, 2023. The data are collected through Professional Broad, Regional Unions of Health Professional and Healthcare Professional Communities and Territories. RESULTS Of the 420 responses analyzed, the main first-line treatment provided by the dentist was the correction of dental occlusion (84%). The rate of referral to a physiotherapist was 57% and was 75% for second-placed treatment. The main reason for the lack of referral was a lack of awareness of physiotherapy role in the management of TDM. We observed that 70% of dental health practitioners were interested about inter-professional collaboration and the development of postgraduate training. CONCLUSION Given the difficulty of managing TDM, efforts should be made to improve inter professional management. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The implementation of appropriate teaching in initial training seems to be essential to allow dentists to open the range of treatment for TMD with increased knowledge of physiotherapy techniques for an adapted prescription to the patient.
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- Loanne Sauvageon
- University School of Physiotherapy, Orléans University, Orléans, France
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- Department of Medicine and Bucco-Dental Surgery, Faculty of Odontology, Tours Hospital, Tours University, Tours, France
- Bioengineering Biomodulation and Imaging of the Orofacial Sphere, 2Bios, Tours University, Tours, 37000, France
- EA75-05 Education, Ethique, Santé, Tours University, Tours, France
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- Department of Medicine and Bucco-Dental Surgery, Faculty of Odontology, Tours Hospital, Tours University, Tours, France
- Bioengineering Biomodulation and Imaging of the Orofacial Sphere, 2Bios, Tours University, Tours, 37000, France
- EA75-05 Education, Ethique, Santé, Tours University, Tours, France
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- Department of Medicine and Bucco-Dental Surgery, Faculty of Odontology, Tours Hospital, Tours University, Tours, France
- Bioengineering Biomodulation and Imaging of the Orofacial Sphere, 2Bios, Tours University, Tours, 37000, France
- Tours University, iBrain U1253 INSEM, Tours, France
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- Department of Medicine and Bucco-Dental Surgery, Faculty of Odontology, Tours Hospital, Tours University, Tours, France
- EA75-05 Education, Ethique, Santé, Tours University, Tours, France
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- University School of Physiotherapy, Orléans University, Orléans, France
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Orléans Hospital, Orléans, France
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- Department of Medicine and Bucco-Dental Surgery, Faculty of Odontology, Tours Hospital, Tours University, Tours, France.
- Bioengineering Biomodulation and Imaging of the Orofacial Sphere, 2Bios, Tours University, Tours, 37000, France.
- Tours University, N2C U1069 INSERM, Tours, France.
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González-Sánchez B, García Monterey P, Ramírez-Durán MDV, Garrido-Ardila EM, Rodríguez-Mansilla J, Jiménez-Palomares M. Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunctions: A Systematic Review of Treatment Approaches. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4156. [PMID: 37373852 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12124156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) encompass a diverse array of conditions affecting both the structure and function of the jaw. The aetiology of TMDs is multifactorial and may arise from muscular and joint disorders, degenerative processes, or a combination of various symptoms. The objective of this review was to analyse the physiotherapy treatment techniques used for the management of temporomandibular disorders. This review also aimed to compare the effectiveness of the differenttreatment methods used and identify the dysfunctions for which physiotherapy interventions are applied as the main treatment. A systematic literature review was conducted using the PubMed, ScienceDirect, Dialnet, and PEDro databases. After applying the inclusion criteria, 15 out of 656 articles were included. The application of different physiotherapy techniques, both alone and in combination, is effective in controlling the primary symptoms of TMD in patients. These symptoms include pain, functionality, and quality of life. The use of physiotherapy as a conservative intervention method for TMDs is supported by sufficient scientific evidence. The combination of different therapies within physiotherapy achieves the best results in treatment. Therapeutic exercise protocols, in combination with manual therapy techniques, are the most commonly utilized method for addressing TMDs and thus provide the best results according to the analysed studies.
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- Blanca González-Sánchez
- ADOLOR Research Group, Department of Medical-Surgical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Extremadura University, 06006 Badajoz, Spain
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Extremadura University, 06006 Badajoz, Spain
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- ADOLOR Research Group, Department of Medical-Surgical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Extremadura University, 06006 Badajoz, Spain
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- ADOLOR Research Group, Department of Medical-Surgical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Extremadura University, 06006 Badajoz, Spain
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- ADOLOR Research Group, Department of Medical-Surgical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Extremadura University, 06006 Badajoz, Spain
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Zagury JG, Ananthan S, Quek SYP, Subramanian G. Myofascial Temporomandibular Disorders at a Turning Point: Pragmatic or Evidence-Based Management? Dent Clin North Am 2023; 67:335-348. [PMID: 36965935 DOI: 10.1016/j.cden.2022.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Unvalidated theories have been proposed for the etiopathogenesis of masticatory myofascial temporomandibular disorders (mTMD). Modalities such as cone-beam computed tomography/computed tomography and MRI contributes little to the diagnosis of mTMD. Diagnosing mTMD is based on the recognition of "familiar pain" presentation in the masticatory myofascial tissue. This assessment tool contributes little our understanding of the underlying disease process. Thus, management of mTMD is empirical and arbitrary. Exploring emerging technologies to identify biomarkers and objectively assess myofascial tissue physiology in disease and health may be key in moving the diagnosis of mTMD from the pragmatic paradigm to an evidence-based paradigm.
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- Julyana Gomes Zagury
- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 110 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 110 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 110 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ, USA.
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 110 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ, USA
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Thomas DC, Singer SR, Markman S. Temporomandibular Disorders and Dental Occlusion: What Do We Know so Far? Dent Clin North Am 2023; 67:299-308. [PMID: 36965932 DOI: 10.1016/j.cden.2022.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Throughout the recorded history in the literature of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) there have been a variety of opinions as to its primary cause. Those supporting an occlusal basis of TMD opined that occlusal dysfunction is either the primary cause for or a significant etiopathogenic factor in the causation of TMD. Most of the current literature, however, points to evidence in another direction and questions the causal role of occlusion and occlusal disharmony in TMD etiopathogenesis. Recognition of this evidence-based literature is paramount in eliminating and preventing the chances of overtreatment of patients with TMD.
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- Davis C Thomas
- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 110 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103, USA; Eastman Institute of Oral Health, Rochester, NY 14642, USA.
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 110 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 110 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
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Orzeszek S, Waliszewska-Prosol M, Ettlin D, Seweryn P, Straburzynski M, Martelletti P, Jenca A, Wieckiewicz M. Efficiency of occlusal splint therapy on orofacial muscle pain reduction: a systematic review. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:180. [PMID: 36978070 PMCID: PMC10053140 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-02897-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This systematic review aims to examine the existing original studies to determine the effectiveness of occlusal splints (OSs) in the management of orofacial myalgia and myofascial pain (MP) in comparison with no treatment or other interventions. MATERIALS AND METHODS Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria of this systematic review, randomized controlled trials were qualified, in which the effectiveness of occlusal splint therapy in the management of muscle pain was examined in comparison with no treatment or other interventions. This systematic review was conducted according to the guidelines of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis 2020. The authors searched three databases (PubMed, CINAHL (The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) and Scopus) for English publications published between January 1, 2010, and June 1, 2022. The last database search was carried out on June 4, 2022. Data were extracted from the included studies and assessed for risk of bias using the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials. RESULTS Thirteen studies were identified for inclusion in this review. In total, 589 patients were diagnosed with orofacial muscle pain who underwent education and various forms of therapy including different types of OSs, light emitting diode therapy, acupuncture, low-level laser therapy, device-supported sensorimotor training, Kinesio Taping, myofunctional therapy, and physical therapy. All studies included demonstrated a high risk of bias. CONCLUSIONS There is insufficient evidence regarding whether OS therapy in the treatment of orofacial myalgia and MP offers an advantage over other forms of interventions or no treatment. Further reliable clinical studies in this area are needed to improve the quality of research, which should be performed with larger groups of blinded respondents and controls. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Due to the large-scale nature of orofacial muscle pain, it is assumed that each dental clinician will meet patients with orofacial muscle pain repeatedly in daily practice; hence, the review of the effectiveness of OSs in the management of orofacial myalgia and MP is necessary.
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- Sylwia Orzeszek
- Department of Experimental Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Experimental Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Family Medicine and Infectious Diseases, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Clinic of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Pavol Josef Safarik and Akademia Kosice, Kosice, Slovakia
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- Department of Experimental Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland.
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Do Temporomandibular Disorder Patients with Joint Pain Exhibit Forward Head Posture? A Cephalometric Study. Pain Res Manag 2023; 2023:7363412. [PMID: 36776487 PMCID: PMC9911253 DOI: 10.1155/2023/7363412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Purpose To evaluate head and cervical posture in individuals with or without temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and to assess the correlations between pain, severity of symptoms, and posture. Methods A total of 384 patients (129 males and 255 females) was included. The Fonseca Anamnestic Index (FAI) was used to assess the severity and prevalence of TMD and the presence of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. Patients were divided into three groups: the TMD-free group, TMD without TMJ pain group, and TMD with TMJ pain group. Subsequently, the patients with TMJ pain were further divided into mild TMD and moderate/severe TMD groups. Nine parameters were traced on cephalograms to characterize the head and cervical posture. Results TMD patients with TMJ pain showed increased forward head posture (FHP) than patients without TMJ pain and TMD-free subjects. No significant difference was observed between the TMD patients without TMJ pain and TMD-free subjects. In the TMD patients with the TMJ pain group, the moderate/severe TMD patients demonstrated increased FHP compared to mild TMD patients. TMD patients with joint pain had greater CVT/RL (B = 3.099), OPT/RL (B = 2.117), and NSL/C2' (B = 4.646) than the patients without joint pain after adjusting for confounding variables (P < 0.05). Conclusion TMD patients with TMJ pain showed increased FHP compared to other groups, and FHP became more significant as TMD severity increased in male patients, indicating the FHP might play an important role in the development of TMJ pain. In the clinical assessment of TMD, the patients' abnormal head and cervical posture might be considered.
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Losev FF, Starikov NA, Babunashvili GB, Rudakov AM, Vataeva AA. [Duration of splint therapy in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders]. STOMATOLOGIIA 2023; 102:37-43. [PMID: 38096393 DOI: 10.17116/stomat202310206237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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AIM Studying the duration of treatment in patients with temporomandibular joint pain dysfunction syndrome, and the relationship of the duration of treatment with the age of the patient at the beginning of therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was carried out using information from medical records of dental patients, information from additional examinations of patients who were treated at the National Medical Research Centre for Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Ministry of Health of Russia from 2016 to 2022. Statistical research methods: to evaluate the normality of the distribution, graphical methods were used, as well as the Shapiro-Wilk criterion. RESULTS The duration of splint therapy in patients with temporomandibular joint pain dysfunction syndrome varied from 4 to 27 months. The average duration of treatment of patients using occlusive splints was 10.5±5.3 months. Without abnormal observations, the average duration of splint therapy in patients with TMJ pain syndrome was 9.6±4.1 months. The obtained data allow stating the absence of a correlation between the age of patients and the duration of splint-therapy. CONCLUSION The majority of patients (68.4%) complete the splint therapy stage within 1 year, and a very small part (1.8%) are treated for more than 1.5 years. The duration of treatment of patients with temporomandibular joint pain dysfunction syndrome does not depend on age or gender.
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- F F Losev
- Central Research Institute of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery, Moscow, Russia
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- Central Research Institute of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery, Moscow, Russia
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- Central Research Institute of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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- Central Research Institute of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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- Central Research Institute of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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Benli M, Olson J, Huck O, Özcan M. A novel treatment modality for myogenous temporomandibular disorders using aromatherapy massage with lavender oil: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Cranio 2023; 41:48-58. [PMID: 32893748 DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2020.1819067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of aromatherapy massage on pain intensity and maximal mouth opening (MMO) in patients with myogenous TMD. METHODS Ninety-one patients were randomly assigned to three groups: Group L (aromatherapy massage with lavender oil, test), group P (massage with sweet almond oil, placebo), and group C (control). Participants were evaluated at T0 (before the intervention), T1 (immediately after the intervention), and T2 (2-month follow-up). Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA, Tukey's HSD, and Kruskal-Wallis tests. RESULTS For T1 and T2, group L showed the greatest MMO values (48.01 ± 0.85 mm; 45.67 ± 0.84 mm), while group C exhibited the lowest values (39.13 ± 0.49 mm; 39.66 ± 0.82 mm) (p < 0.001). For VAS, group L revealed the lowest pain values at T1 (2) and T2 (2) (p < 0.001). DISCUSSION Aromatherapy massage with lavender oil was effective in the management of painful TMD conditions and limited mouth opening.
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- Merve Benli
- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, Strasbourg, France, INSERM, UMR 1260 'Osteoarticular and Dental Regenerative Nanomedicine', Strasbourg, France.,Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Dental Materials Unit, Center for Dental and Oral Medicine Clinic for Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Materials Science, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Myogenous Temporomandibular Disorders: Diagnostic Concepts and Prospective Pilot Study on Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 13:diagnostics13010051. [PMID: 36611343 PMCID: PMC9818132 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13010051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The aims of this article are to discuss the current, and potential future directions, in the diagnosis of myogenous temporomandibular disorders (M-TMD), as well as to report a pilot study to investigate the feasibility and clinical outcomes of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in the treatment of M-TMD. Forty-one adult patients presented with M-TMD were recruited into the study and randomized into two groups: Group 1 received ESWT treatment, whereas Group 2 received placebo treatment. The variables investigated were pain, measured by a numerical rating scale (NRS) and mouth opening. Twenty-six patients (Group 1: n = 14, mean age = 45.3 (16.7) years; Group 2: n = 12, mean age = 46.8 (19.7) years) completed 1-year follow up and were included into the final analysis. In both groups, reduction in pain and increase in MO (unassisted maximum, assisted maximum, and pain-free) were seen at post-treatment 1 year. There were more reduction in pain and increase in all MO in Group 1 than Group 2, but statistical significance was not detected. No major complications were encountered in this study. Although significant differences were not seen between groups, this prospective pilot study provided preliminary evidence that ESWT is safe and potentially beneficial in the treatment of M-TMD.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Myogenous Temporomandibular Disorders: A Clinical Update. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12122914. [PMID: 36552921 PMCID: PMC9776546 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12122914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Myogenous temporomandibular disorders (M-TMDs) are the most common chronic orofacial pain, affecting the masticatory muscles and, thus, jaw movement. While a concise diagnosis is crucial to formulate a rational treatment plan, the similarities in clinical presentations that M-TMDs share with other neuromuscular disorders affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) could easily confuse physicians. In addition to the basics, such as thorough history taking and meticulous clinical examinations, different imaging techniques are useful adjuncts to facilitate the diagnostic process. This review presents an overview of the current understanding on a variety of diagnostic and treatment modalities for M-TMD patients. It is essential to highlight that there is not a single treatment for all, and the benefits of multidisciplinary strategies have been noted for the effective management of myogenous TMD pain. Treatment modalities ranging from conservative to minimally invasive options are discussed in this review.
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Wu CB, Sun NN, Zhang D, Wang Q, Zhou Q. Efficacy analysis of splint combined with platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:996668. [PMID: 36467093 PMCID: PMC9710224 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.996668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of splints combined with PRP for the treatment of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis. Methods: Thirty-one patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis who were treated with splints combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from January 2021 to June 2021 at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, China Medical University (Shenyang, China) were retrospectively reviewed. The VAS scores of all the patients were recorded before and 6 months after treatment, and the maximum comfortable mouth opening was recorded. All data were analyzed by the paired t-test using SPSS software, and a p-value < 0.05 indicated statistically significant differences. Results: Splint + PRP treatment was successful in 31 patients. The mean pretreatment VAS score was 6.1, and the mean VAS score 6 months posttreatment was 4.1. The posttreatment VAS score was significantly lower than the preoperative VAS score (p < 0.05). The mean pretreatment maximum comfortable mouth opening (MCMO) was 27.6 mm, and the mean MCMO 6 months posttreatment was 34.8 mm. The MCMO was significantly increased (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Splint + PRP is an effective treatment for temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis.
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- Chuan-Bin Wu
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Li Z, Liu L, Bai Q, Huang L, Li B, Yang L, Liang T, Sun H, Li D. Evaluation of the effect of T-Scan™ as an adjunct to stabilization splint in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders. Cranio 2022:1-10. [PMID: 36094222 DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2022.2113272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the effectiveness of the stabilization splint (SS) combined with the T-Scan™ III system in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) with myofascial pain. METHODS Forty-eight enrolled patients were randomly assigned to the SS group or T-Scan™-guided SS group. Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire (MFIQ), Maximum Comfortable Opening (MCO), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) were used as the outcome variables. RESULTS The occlusal contacts of patients in the SS plus T-Scan™ group showed lower Occlusal Time (OT), Disocclusion Time (DT), and Asymmetry Index of Occlusal Force (AOF) after occlusal adjustment under the guidance of the T-Scan™. Importantly, the TMD symptoms were alleviated more obviously in SS plus T-Scan™ group, with better scores for MCO and MFIQ. CONCLUSION T-Scan™-guided occlusal adjustment of SS can obtain better OT, DT, and AOF, which furthers improvement of the therapeutic effects on TMD with myofascial pain.
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- Zhe Li
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Department of Radiology, Jilin University Second Hospital, Changchun City, JL, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Department of Temporomandibular Joint, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Department of Temporomandibular Joint, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Department of Temporomandibular Joint, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
- Department of Temporomandibular Joint, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
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Almășan O, Hedeșiu M, Băciuț M, Buduru S, Dinu C. Physiotherapy and occlusal splint treatment in myalgia, cervi-cogenic headache, and arthralgia: a case report. BALNEO AND PRM RESEARCH JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.12680/balneo.2022.518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Abstract: The purpose of this study was to describe a rare case of myalgia, cervicogenic headache, and arthralgia in which interaction of physiotherapy, relaxation techniques, cognitive and behavioral counseling, psychosocial support, and occlusal splint treatment resulted in a positive outcome. A 27-year-old woman presented to our clinic with myalgia of the right side of the face, right temporomandibular joint arthralgia, right and left temple pain, jaw elevator muscle pain, and head and neck muscle soreness. The right and left joints' magnetic resonance imaging revealed anterior disc displacement without reduction. The treatment strategy aimed for a non-invasive treatment approach to relieve pain and restore functions. An occlusal appliance with an anterior bite plane was selected, along with counseling, psychosocial support, physiotherapy, posture self-control, massage of the head and neck muscles, mouth opening exercises, and self-massage. A temporomandibular specialist oversaw the splint treatment's progress, a maxillofacial surgeon managed the clinical signs and symptoms of the muscles and joints, and a physiotherapist provided the physiotherapy. Muscle stability in the head and neck has been related to temporomandibular disorders and may have repercussions on craniofacial structure and function.
Keywords: physiotherapy; massage; relaxation techniques; oral splint; temporomandibular dis-order
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- Oana Almășan
- Prosthetic Dentistry and Dental Materials Department, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 32 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Iuliu Hossu Street, 400029 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Iuliu Hossu Street, 400029 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Prosthetic Dentistry and Dental Materials Department, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 32 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Iuliu Hossu Street, 400029 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Penlington C, Bowes C, Taylor G, Otemade AA, Waterhouse P, Durham J, Ohrbach R. Psychological therapies for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2022; 8:CD013515. [PMID: 35951347 PMCID: PMC9370076 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013515.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the jaw. They are frequently associated with pain that can be difficult to manage and may become persistent (chronic). Psychological therapies aim to support people with TMDs to manage their pain, leading to reduced pain, disability and distress. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of psychological therapies in people (aged 12 years and over) with painful TMD lasting 3 months or longer. SEARCH METHODS Cochrane Oral Health's Information Specialist searched six bibliographic databases up to 21 October 2021 and used additional search methods to identify published, unpublished and ongoing studies. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of any psychological therapy (e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), behaviour therapy (BT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness) for the management of painful TMD. We compared these against control or alternative treatment (e.g. oral appliance, medication, physiotherapy). DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard methodological procedures expected by Cochrane. We reported outcome data immediately after treatment and at the longest available follow-up. We used the Cochrane RoB 1 tool to assess the risk of bias in included studies. Two review authors independently assessed each included study for any risk of bias in sequence generation, allocation concealment, blinding of outcome assessors, incomplete outcome data, selective reporting of outcomes, and other issues. We judged the certainty of the evidence for each key comparison and outcome as high, moderate, low or very low according to GRADE criteria. MAIN RESULTS We identified 22 RCTs (2001 participants), carried out between 1967 and 2021. We were able to include 12 of these studies in meta-analyses. The risk of bias was high across studies, and we judged the certainty of the evidence to be low to very low overall; further research may change the findings. Our key outcomes of interest were: pain intensity, disability caused by pain, adverse events and psychological distress. Treatments varied in length, with the shortest being 4 weeks. The follow-up time ranged from 3 months to 12 months. Most studies evaluated CBT. At treatment completion, there was no evidence of a benefit of CBT on pain intensity when measured against alternative treatment (standardised mean difference (SMD) 0.03, confidence interval (CI) -0.21 to 0.28; P = 0.79; 5 studies, 509 participants) or control (SMD -0.09, CI -0.30 to 0.12; P = 0.41; 6 studies, 577 participants). At follow-up, there was evidence of a small benefit of CBT for reducing pain intensity compared to alternative treatment (SMD -0.29, 95% CI -0.50 to -0.08; 5 studies, 475 participants) and control (SMD -0.30, CI -0.51 to -0.09; 6 studies, 639 participants). At treatment completion, there was no evidence of a difference in disability outcomes (interference in activities caused by pain) between CBT and alternative treatment (SMD 0.15, CI -0.40 to 0.10; P = 0.25; 3 studies, 245 participants), or between CBT and control/usual care (SMD 0.02, CI -0.21 to 0.24; P = 0.88; 3 studies, 315 participants). Nor was there evidence of a difference at follow-up (CBT versus alternative treatment: SMD -0.15, CI -0.42 to 0.12; 3 studies, 245 participants; CBT versus control: SMD 0.01 CI - 0.61 to 0.64; 2 studies, 240 participants). There were very few data on adverse events. From the data available, adverse effects associated with psychological treatment tended to be minor and to occur less often than in alternative treatment groups. There were, however, insufficient data available to draw firm conclusions. CBT showed a small benefit in terms of reducing psychological distress at treatment completion compared to alternative treatment (SMD -0.32, 95% CI -0.50 to -0.15; 6 studies, 553 participants), which was maintained at follow-up (SMD -0.32, 95% CI -0.51 to -0.13; 6 studies, 516 participants). For CBT versus control, only one study reported results for distress and did not find evidence of a difference between groups at treatment completion (mean difference (MD) 2.36, 95% CI -1.17 to 5.89; 101 participants) or follow-up (MD -1.02, 95% CI -4.02 to 1.98; 101 participants). We assessed the certainty of the evidence to be low or very low for all comparisons and outcomes. The data were insufficient to draw any reliable conclusions about psychological therapies other than CBT. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We found mixed evidence for the effects of psychological therapies on painful temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). There is low-certainty evidence that CBT may reduce pain intensity more than alternative treatments or control when measured at longest follow-up, but not at treatment completion. There is low-certainty evidence that CBT may be better than alternative treatments, but not control, for reducing psychological distress at treatment completion and follow-up. There is low-certainty evidence that CBT may not be better than other treatments or control for pain disability outcomes. There is insufficient evidence to draw conclusions about alternative psychological therapeutic approaches, and there are insufficient data to be clear about adverse effects that may be associated with psychological therapies for painful TMD. Overall, we found insufficient evidence on which to base a reliable judgement about the efficacy of psychological therapies for painful TMD. Further research is needed to determine whether or not psychological therapies are effective, the most effective type of therapy and delivery method, and how it can best be targeted. In particular, high-quality RCTs conducted in primary care and community settings are required, which evaluate a range of psychological approaches against alternative treatments or usual care, involve both adults and adolescents, and collect measures of pain intensity, pain disability and psychological distress until at least 12 months post-treatment.
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- Chris Penlington
- School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
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Argueta-Figueroa L, Flores-Mejía LA, Ávila-Curiel BX, Flores-Ferreyra BI, Torres-Rosas R. Nonpharmacological Interventions for Pain in Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: A Systematic Review. Eur J Dent 2022; 16:500-513. [PMID: 35259762 PMCID: PMC9507562 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1740220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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This systematic review aimed to compare the efficacy of nonpharmacological therapies for painful temporomandibular joint disorders. The protocol was registered on International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) database (CRD42020171364). The search was performed on the electronic databases PubMed, Google Scholar, Clinical Trials, and Web of Science. The eligibility criteria were randomized controlled trials in patients diagnosed with painful temporomandibular joint disorders comparing the pain relief between conventional treatment and nonpharmacological therapies such as acupuncture, physiotherapy, low-level laser, and massage. Fourteen articles were included in this review. At the overall bias of the studies included, 71.42% exhibited some concerns and 28.57% had high risk. The efficacy of nonpharmacological interventions was found to be moderate in the short term and variable in the long term for pain reduction in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders. The evidence pointed out that acupuncture, laser therapy, and physiotherapy are potentially useful interventions for pain relief in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders. However, there is a lack of consistency and short-term follow-up in the studies to determine the lasting of such effect.
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- Liliana Argueta-Figueroa
- CONACyT - Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Autónoma "Benito Juárez" de Oaxaca, Oaxaca, México
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- Laboratorio de Medicina Complementaria, Centro de Estudios en Ciencias de la Salud y la Enfermedad, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Autónoma "Benito Juárez" de Oaxaca Oaxaca, México
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- Laboratorio de Medicina Complementaria, Centro de Estudios en Ciencias de la Salud y la Enfermedad, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Autónoma "Benito Juárez" de Oaxaca Oaxaca, México
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Do the Mandibular Condyles Change Their Positions within Glenoid Fossae after Occlusal Splint Therapy Combined with Physiotherapy in Patients Diagnosed with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders? A Prospective Case Control Study. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12020254. [PMID: 35207741 PMCID: PMC8874414 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12020254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The research question was: do the mandibular condyles change their position within glenoid fossae after treatment combining occlusal splint therapy and physiotherapy in patients diagnosed with temporomandibular disorders (TMD)? Forty patients with TMD were included into the study. They underwent initial physiotherapy, and a six-month treatment of occlusal splint therapy with physiotherapy. Cone-beam computed tomography images of temporomandibular joints (TMJs) were taken before and after the treatment. The control group consisted of 15 asymptomatic patients, who did not receive any type of occlusal treatment. The changes in the dimension of anterior, superior, posterior, and medial joint spaces after the end of the treatment in patients with TMD were statistically insignificant. The average value of condylar ratio was significantly higher after the end of the treatment (p = 0.025). The changes in the condylar sagittal position were statistically insignificant. Occlusal splint therapy with physiotherapy did not change significantly the dimension of joint spaces, nor placed the mandibular condyles into the centric relation. Treatment of patients with TMD should not aim at gnathological concept of placing the mandibular condyles into centric relation, because centric relation appears not to be mandatory to achieve successful results of treatment in patients with TMD.
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BATISTA JFDOL, VILA-NOVA TEL, MORAES SLD, PELLIZZER EP, VASCONCELOS BCDE, GOMES JMDL, LEMOS CAA, HEIMER MV. Are exercises with or without occlusal splints more effective in the reduction of pain in patients with temporomandibular disorders of myogenic origin? A systematic review. J Appl Oral Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2022-0298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Al-Moraissi EA, Conti PCR, Alyahya A, Alkebsi K, Elsharkawy A, Christidis N. The hierarchy of different treatments for myogenous temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 26:519-533. [PMID: 34674093 DOI: 10.1007/s10006-021-01009-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The best treatment modality for the management of painful temporomandibular disorders of muscular origin (M-TMD) with predictable outcomes based on solid evidence is still not well defined. Thus, the aim of this network meta-analysis (NMA) was to identify the best treatment for adult patients with M-TMD. An electronic search was undertaken from the inception of each database to August 2018, to identify randomized clinical trials (RCTs), which are comparing two or more of the following treatment modalities in patients with M-TMD: counseling therapy; occlusal appliances; manual therapy; laser therapy; dry needling; intramuscular injection of local anesthesia (LA) or botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A); muscle relaxants; hypnosis/relaxation therapy; oxidative ozone therapy; and placebo or no treatment. Primary outcome variables were the reduction of pain and mechanical sensitivity. The secondary outcome was the maximal mouth opening (MMO). The quality of evidence was rated according to Cochrane's tool for assessing risk of bias. Standardized mean difference was used to analyze via frequentist network meta-analysis (NMA), using STATA software. 52 RCTs were included in this NMA. At the most follow up moments, manual therapy, counseling therapy, occlusal splints therapy, and needling using BTX-A or LA as well as dry needling significantly decreased post-treatment pain intensity in M-TMDs, when compared to placebo. At short term (≤5 months), the four highest-ranked treatments for post-treatment pain reduction were manual therapy (83.5%, low quality evidence), ozone therapy (75.7%, very low quality evidence),counseling therapy (71.2%, moderate quality), and occlusal appliances (71.7%,moderate quality evidence). When intermediate term (≥6 months)was considered, BTX-A (85.8%, very low quality evidence) , counseling therapy(80%, low quality evidence), occlusal appliances (62.8%, low quality evidence) and hypnosis (50.6%, very low quality evidence) were the four highest-ranked treatments. This NMA reveals that manual therapy can be considered the most effective treatment for M-TMD, followed by counseling treatment, intramuscular injection of LA, and occlusal appliances . However, considering the limitations of the studies included, and the scarce of strong evidence, the present findings should be interpreted cautiously.
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- Essam Ahmed Al-Moraissi
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Thamar University, Thamar, Yemen.
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, King Abdulaziz Medical City - National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Division of Oral Diagnostics and Rehabilitation, Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, and Scandinavian Center for Orofacial Neurosciences, SE-141 04, Huddinge, Sweden
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Relationship between Clinical Symptoms and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Patients Utilizing the Piper MRI Diagnostic System. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10204698. [PMID: 34682820 PMCID: PMC8539230 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10204698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Clinical problems of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the masticatory musculature are both included in the term temporomandibular disorder (TMD). The purpose of the present study was to examine the pathology of the joints of patients diagnosed with TMD utilizing the dedicated Piper MRI-based classification, and to link these pathologies with various symptoms while considering their severity. In total, 64 patients with clinical TMD were examined. Symptoms were recorded using a questionnaire. The clinical examination included diagnosing the occlusion in centric relation, which was followed by a standardized MRI. It was confirmed that, although they occurred in a high percentage in all classes, muscle pain and occlusal interference are not indicators of TMJ damage. The results indicate that the progressive degradation of the TMJ, represented by qualification to the higher Piper classes, is associated with an increase in TMJ pain only up to a certain stage. For the highest Piper classes, the joint pain occurs in a smaller percentage of patients, but sounds are more frequent.
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Yaman D, Alpaslan C, Kalaycioglu O. The effects of Biofreeze and superficial heat on masticatory myofascial pain syndrome. Eur Oral Res 2021; 55:133-138. [PMID: 34746784 PMCID: PMC8547752 DOI: 10.26650/eor.2021858837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Purpose: This study aims to assess the influence of superficial heat and Biofreeze on pain,
mouth opening (mm), and quality of life in patients with masticatory myofascial
pain syndrome (MPS). Materials and methods: 52 patients with MPS were included in the study. They were randomly divided into
two groups. Patients in the Biofreeze group (n = 26) applied 3.5% menthol gel to the
masseter and temporal muscles twice a day for seven days, while the other group
applied superficial heat. Baseline, 7th, and 21st days of VAS, mouth opening (mm),
and Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) scores of the patients were evaluated
statistically. Results: The mouth opening increased by 4.27 ± 3.80 mm in the Biofreeze group and 2.58
± 2.16 mm in the superficial heat group. In each group, a significant decrease in
VAS and OHIP-14 scores was observed on the 7th day compared to the baseline
values (p<0.001). There was no statistically significant difference between the two
applications on myofascial pain, mouth opening (mm), and OHIP-14 total score
variables. The favorable effects of both applications on these parameters were
limited to the duration of use. Conclusion: Biofreeze and superficial heat in MPS were found to increase the quality of life, but
the limited effectiveness of these applications underlines the importance of the
underlying factors.
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- Deniz Yaman
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu,Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Gazi University, Ankara,Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu,Turkey
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Wolowski A, Schneider HJ, Eger T. [Dental disorders with a psychosocial background]. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2021; 64:951-958. [PMID: 34212207 PMCID: PMC8316243 DOI: 10.1007/s00103-021-03369-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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While the mouth and teeth play a lifelong central role in a person's development and wellbeing, psychosocial aspects of disease and health are still only reluctantly included in dental explanatory models. Only dental anxiety with its disease quality of a specific phobia is generally recognized as a mental disorder requiring intervention. It is interpreted as an emotional reaction to aspects of dental treatment, which results in distress for the affected person and appears to be unreasonably intense given the actual dangers involved. Apart from that, the tendency to provide a somatic explanation for symptoms in the dental context persists. This bears implications for the expectations of those affected as well as for interdisciplinary cooperation. In order to improve interdisciplinary support and mutual understanding, the following article introduces the clinical pictures of craniomandibular dysfunction, bruxism, occlusal dysaesthesia, and somatoform prosthesis intolerance alongside dental anxiety. Psychosocial factors can profoundly influence the development, course, and management of these conditions.
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- Anne Wolowski
- Poliklinik für Prothetische Zahnmedizin & Biomaterialien, Zentrum für Zahn‑, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Münster (UKM), Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Deutschland.
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- Poliklinik für Prothetische Zahnmedizin & Biomaterialien, Zentrum für Zahn‑, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Münster (UKM), Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Deutschland
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- Abt. XXIII Zahnmedizin, Parodontologie Bundeswehrzentralkrankenhaus Koblenz, Koblenz, Deutschland
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Sant'Anna CBM, Caxias FPD, Zuim PRJ, Januzzi MS, Silva EVFD, Turcio KHL. Treatment of Masticatory Muscle Pain with Acupuncture: Is It Necessary to Associate with Occlusal Splints? J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2021; 14:89-94. [DOI: 10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.3.89] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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- Crischina Branco Marques Sant'Anna
- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University (UNESP) School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University (UNESP) School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University (UNESP) School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University (UNESP) School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University (UNESP) School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University (UNESP) School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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Vrbanović E, Dešković K, Zlendić M, Alajbeg IZ. Profiling of Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders: Experience of One Tertiary Care Center. Acta Stomatol Croat 2021; 55:147-158. [PMID: 34248148 PMCID: PMC8255039 DOI: 10.15644/asc55/2/4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Objectives The aim of this study was to assess typical and most prevalent characteristics of patients suffering from temporomandibular disorders (TMD) by a retrospective assessment of their medical records. Material and Methods Demographic data and data on the characteristics of TMD were collected from the existing medical documentation of 304 TMD patients (250 females and 54 males) who had been referred to the Department of Dentistry, Clinical Hospital Center Zagreb from October 2016 to October 2020 due to temporomandibular pain. For the purpose of analysis, three age groups were formed: i) "children and adolescents" (up to 19 years of age); ii) "middle age" (from 20 to 50 years of age); iii) "older age" (>50 year- olds). A two-step cluster analysis was performed with the aim of classifying TMD patients into homogenous groups. Results The mean age of patients whose data were included in the study was 33.8 ± 16.66, with a significantly higher age in the group of women (p<0.001). Most of the patients had chronic pain (67.4%), with the ratio in favor of chronic patients being significantly higher in women than in men (p=0.001). Data on parafunctional behavior were confirmed in 14.5% of patients. Data on the onset of symptoms during/just after orthodontic treatment were present in 14.5% of patients. Data on spontaneous pain, assessed with a visual analogue scale, were recorded in 87 patients, with a mean of 6.14 ± 1.79 and with the highest pain in the "older age" group. Physical therapy was the most common therapeutic modality (56.3%) followed by an occlusal splint (40.5%). The analysis revealed 5 different clusters in the TMD patient data set. Conclusions Our results are largely in line with current epidemiological knowledge on TMD. Women predominated in all age groups and most of the patients experienced chronic pain. Classifying patients into homogeneous groups using the clustering method could provide better identification of subgroups of conditions that mainly occur together in these patients, thus providing the basis for more specific management.
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- Ema Vrbanović
- Department of Removable Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb
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- Department of Removable Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb
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- Department of Removable Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb.,Department of Dentistry, Clinical Hospital Center Zagreb, Croatia
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Rodrigues-de-Souza DP, Paz-Vega J, Fernández-de-las-Peñas C, Cleland JA, Alburquerque-Sendín F. Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Considered in Clinical Trials on Physical Therapy Applied to Patients with Temporo-Mandibular Disorders? A Scoping Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17228533. [PMID: 33213056 PMCID: PMC7698821 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17228533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The aim of the current scoping review was to identify if the presence of irritable bowel syndrome was included as eligibility criteria of participants included in clinical trials investigating the effects of physical therapy in individuals with temporomandibular pain disorders (TMDs). A systematic electronic literature search in the Web of Science database was conducted. Scientifically relevant, randomized clinical trials (those cited in other studies at least 5 times, or clinical trials published in high-impact journals, i.e., first and second quartiles (Q1-Q2) of any category of the Journal Citation Report (JCR)) evaluating the effects of any physical therapy intervention in patients with TMDs were included. The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale was used to evaluate the methodological quality of the selected trials. Authors affiliated to a clinical or non-clinical institution, total number of citations, objective, sex/gender, age, and eligibility criteria in each article were extracted and analyzed independently by two authors. From a total of 98 identified articles, 12 and 19 clinical trials were included according to the journal citation criterion or JCR criterion, respectively. After removing duplicates, a total of 23 trials were included. The PEDro score ranged from 4 to 8 (mean: 6.26, SD: 1.48). Based on the eligibility criteria of the trials systematically reviewed, none considered the presence of comorbid irritable bowel syndrome in patients with TMDs. The comorbidity between TMDs and irritable bowel syndrome is not considered within the eligibility criteria of participants in highly cited clinical trials, or published in a high-impact journal, investigating the effects of physical therapy in TMDs.
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- Daiana P. Rodrigues-de-Souza
- Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Córdoba, 14004 Córdoba, Spain; (D.P.R.-d.-S.); (J.P.-V.); (F.A.-S.)
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- Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Córdoba, 14004 Córdoba, Spain; (D.P.R.-d.-S.); (J.P.-V.); (F.A.-S.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Alcorcón, Spain
- Cátedra Institucional en Docencia, Clínica e Investigación en Fisioterapia: Terapia Manual, Punción Seca y Ejercicio Terapéutico, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-914-888-884
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- Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02155, USA;
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- Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Córdoba, 14004 Córdoba, Spain; (D.P.R.-d.-S.); (J.P.-V.); (F.A.-S.)
- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), 14004 Córdoba, Spain
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Zhang SH, He KX, Lin CJ, Liu XD, Wu L, Chen J, Rausch-Fan X. Efficacy of occlusal splints in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Acta Odontol Scand 2020; 78:580-589. [PMID: 32421379 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2020.1759818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This systematic review aimed to assess the efficacy of occlusal splints in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). MATERIAL AND METHODS This systematic review was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Four databases (Medline via Pubmed, Web of Science, Embase and Scopus) were searched, the last search was conducted on April 2020. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) employing the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) or Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) as diagnostic criteria and including occlusal splint as one of the experimental groups were included in the present study. The data from the included studies were extracted and assessed for risk of bias. RESULTS Eleven studies were included. The sample size ranged from 12 to 96 subjects. The male to female ratio was 0 to 25%. The mean length of follow-up was 4 months. Occlusal splint had a positive effect on mandibular movements in all included studies. Seven studies showed a positive effect of occlusal splint on chronic pain reduction and pain intensity, while two others showed improvement of temporomandibular joint clicking sounds and locking of the jaws. Moreover, improvements in mouth opening, depression, and anxiety symptoms, were reported in four studies. CONCLUSIONS An occlusal splint can be considered as a non-invasive treatment approach for patients with TMD, especially those with signs and symptoms of restriction of mandibular movement and pain. Moreover, the present findings highlighted an urgent need of a standardised consensus regarding the prognostic evaluation of TMD.
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- Si-Hui Zhang
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key Lab of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key Lab of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Institute of Stomatology & Research Center of Dental and Craniofacial Implants, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Institute of Stomatology & Research Center of Dental and Craniofacial Implants, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Institute of Stomatology & Research Center of Dental and Craniofacial Implants, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key Lab of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Division of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Austria
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Guzmán-Pavón MJ, Cavero-Redondo I, Martínez-Vizcaíno V, Fernández-Rodríguez R, Reina-Gutierrez S, Álvarez-Bueno C. Effect of Physical Exercise Programs on Myofascial Trigger Points-Related Dysfunctions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. PAIN MEDICINE 2020; 21:2986-2996. [PMID: 33011790 DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnaa253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Myofascial pain syndrome is one of the primary causes of health care visits. In recent years, physical exercise programs have been developed for the treatment of myofascial trigger points, but their effect on different outcomes has not been clarified. Thus, this study aimed to assess the effect of physical exercise programs on myofascial trigger points. METHODS A systematic search was conducted in Pubmed, Web of Science, and Scopus. Articles analyzing the effect of physical exercise programs on pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, range of motion, and disability were included. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane RoB2 tool. The DerSimonian-Laird method was used to compute the pooled effect sizes (ES) and their 95% confidence interval (95% CI) for pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, range of motion, and disability. RESULTS A total of 24 randomized controlled trials were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. The pooled ES were -0.47 (95% CI = -0.61 to -0.33) for pain intensity, 0.63 (95% CI = 0.31 to 0.95) for pressure pain threshold, 0.43 (95% CI = 0.24 to 0.62) for range of motion, and -0.18 (95% CI = -0.45 to 0.10) for disability. CONCLUSIONS Physical exercise programs may be an effective approach in the treatment of pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, and range of motion among patients with myofascial trigger points.
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- Universidad de Castilla la-Mancha, Health and Social Research Center, Cuenca, Spain.,Universidad Politécnica y Artística del Paraguay, Asunción, Paraguay
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- Universidad de Castilla la-Mancha, Health and Social Research Center, Cuenca, Spain.,Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Talca, Chile
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- Universidad de Castilla la-Mancha, Health and Social Research Center, Cuenca, Spain
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- Universidad de Castilla la-Mancha, Health and Social Research Center, Cuenca, Spain.,Universidad Politécnica y Artística del Paraguay, Asunción, Paraguay
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Development and internal validation of prediction models for persistence of self-reported orofacial pain in the follow-up of patients with myofascial pain. Clin Oral Investig 2020; 25:2583-2594. [PMID: 32914270 PMCID: PMC8060172 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-020-03570-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Objectives To identify predictors in patient profiles, and to develop, internally validate, and calibrate prediction models for the persistence of self-reported orofacial pain at the 6-month and 12-month follow-up in patients with myofascial pain. Materials and methods A cohort of 63 adult patients with moderate to severe chronic myofascial pain was included. Patient and disease characteristics at baseline were recorded as potential predictors. Patients` presence or absence of improvement of orofacial pain at follow-up was considered the outcome. Binary logistic regression analyses were used to develop the models. The performance and clinical values of the models were determined. Results Forty-three percent and 30% of the patients had persistence of orofacial pain at 6-month and 12-month follow-up, respectively. Pain elsewhere, depression, parafunctional activities, and mandibular function impairment (MFI) were significantly associated with persistence of the pain at 6-month follow-up, whereas depression, parafunctional activities, and MFI were significantly associated with persistence of the pain at 12-month follow-up. Both of the models showed good calibration and discrimination, with shrunken area under the curve (AUC) values of 0.73 and 0.76, respectively. The clinical added predictive values for ruling in the risk of the persistence were 0.30 and 0.31, respectively, and those for ruling it out were 0.25 and 0.20, respectively. Conclusions Potential predictors for prediction of the persistence of self-reported orofacial pain at follow-up were identified. The calibration, discrimination, and clinical values of the models were acceptable. Clinical relevance The models may assist clinicians in decision-making regarding the improvement of orofacial pain of individual patients during follow-up in clinical settings.
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Melo RA, de Resende CMBM, Rêgo CRDF, Bispo ADSL, Barbosa GAS, de Almeida EO. Conservative therapies to treat pain and anxiety associated with temporomandibular disorders: a randomized clinical trial. Int Dent J 2020; 70:245-253. [PMID: 32153038 PMCID: PMC9379204 DOI: 10.1111/idj.12546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Revised: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is a condition that affects the stomatognathic system. OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of treatment with an occlusal splint (OS), manual therapy (MT), counselling (CS) and the combination of an occlusal splint and counselling (OSCS) on pain and anxiety in patients with TMD. MATERIALS AND METHODS A randomised clinical trial was conducted with 89 patients diagnosed with TMD through RDC/TMD (Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders) and divided into four groups of treatment: OSCS (n = 25); OS (n = 24); MT (n = 21); and CS (n = 19). Participants were assessed before and after 1 month of therapy for pain, anxiety and TMD diagnosis. Pain was measured by a visual analogue scale. To assess anxiety, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S and T) were used. The data were analysed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) 22.0. RESULTS The four groups obtained a significant reduction (P < 0.001) in the pain after 1 month of treatment. Treatment in all groups promoted a significant reduction in anxiety symptoms 1 month after completion, HADS (P < 0.001), BAI (P < 0.001), STAI-T (P = 0.006). Thus, no group was superior to the other in reducing the studied variables. CONCLUSION The therapies used were effective in reducing pain and anxiety in patients diagnosed with TMD. However, no treatment was superior to the other in reducing the studied variables.
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Espí-López GV, Arnal-Gómez A, Cuerda del Pino A, Benavent-Corai J, Serra-Añó P, Inglés M. Effect of Manual Therapy and Splint Therapy in People with Temporomandibular Disorders: A Preliminary Study. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9082411. [PMID: 32731453 PMCID: PMC7463644 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9082411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: Isolated manual therapy techniques (MT) have shown beneficial effects in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) but the effect of the combination of such techniques, together with the well-stablished splint therapy (ST) remains to be elucidated. Objective: This study was conducted to ascertain whether a combined program of MT techniques, including intraoral treatment, plus traditional ST improves pain and clinical dysfunction in subjects with TMD. Methods: A preliminary trial was conducted. 16 participants were assigned to either the MT plus ST-Experimental Group (EG, n = 8) or the ST alone—Control Group (CG, n = 8). Forty-five minute sessions of combined MT techniques were performed, once a week for four weeks. Three evaluations were conducted: baseline, post-treatment, and one-month follow-up. Outcome measures were pain perception, pain pressure threshold (PPT), TMD dysfunction, and perception of change after treatment. Results: EG showed significant reduction on pain, higher PPT, significant improvement of dysfunction and significantly positive perception of change after treatment (p < 0.05 all). Additionally, such positive effects were maintained at follow-up with a high treatment effect (R2 explaining 26.6–33.2% of all variables). Conclusion: MT plus ST showed reduction on perceived pain (3 points decrease), higher PPT (of at least 1.0 kg/cm2), improvement of disability caused by pain (4.4 points decrease), and positive perception of change (EG: 50% felt “much improvement”), compared to ST alone.
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- Gemma Victoria Espí-López
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Gascó Oliag Street nº 5, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (G.V.E.-L.); (A.C.d.P.); (P.S.-A.); (M.I.)
- Research Unit in Clinical Biomechanics (UBIC), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Gascó Oliag Street nº 5, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (G.V.E.-L.); (A.C.d.P.); (P.S.-A.); (M.I.)
- Research Unit in Clinical Biomechanics (UBIC), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-963983853 (ext. 51227)
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Gascó Oliag Street nº 5, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (G.V.E.-L.); (A.C.d.P.); (P.S.-A.); (M.I.)
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- Cavanilles Institute for Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology, University of Valencia, 46980 Paterna, Spain;
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Gascó Oliag Street nº 5, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (G.V.E.-L.); (A.C.d.P.); (P.S.-A.); (M.I.)
- Research Unit in Clinical Biomechanics (UBIC), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Gascó Oliag Street nº 5, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (G.V.E.-L.); (A.C.d.P.); (P.S.-A.); (M.I.)
- Research Unit in Clinical Biomechanics (UBIC), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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Blanchard L, Goostree S, Duncombe A. Graded exposure and orthopedic manual physical therapy for kinesiophobia and function in chronic temporomandibular dysfunction: A case report. Cranio 2020; 40:454-467. [PMID: 32552574 DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2020.1779483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND This case report describes the successful use of multi-modal physical therapy (PT), including orthopedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) and graded exposure, in a patient with chronic temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD). CLINICAL PRESENTATION A 41-yr old female presented with a five-year history of bilateral chronic myofascial TMD and comorbid neck/right arm pain. The patient was treated for 12 weeks with a focus on OMPT and graded exposure. The patient demonstrated clinically significant improvements on the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia-TMD, maximal mouth opening, Global Rating of Change, and Jaw Functional Limitation Scale. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Mechanisms underlying chronic TMD are complex. Current evidence supports PT management of physical impairments; however, neglecting central drivers or psychosocial factors may result in suboptimal outcomes. Physical therapists are able to address both peripheral and central mechanisms of pain, and future research should examine the utilization of multi-modal PT to improve kinesiophobia and function in patients with chronic TMD.
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- Leanna Blanchard
- Department of Rehabilitation Services, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Services, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, Chicago, IL, USA
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Shoohanizad E, Garajei A, Enamzadeh A, Yari A. Nonsurgical management of temporomandibular joint autoimmune disorders. AIMS Public Health 2019; 6:554-567. [PMID: 31909075 PMCID: PMC6940567 DOI: 10.3934/publichealth.2019.4.554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are observed in a number of autoimmune diseases but limited studies have assessed the effect of autoimmune diseases on TMD. Therefore, the present review article was conducted to determine the effect of autoimmune diseases on TMD. Methods International databases, including Web of Sciences, PubMed and Scopus, were searched in order to find related articles. The search key words were; temporomandibular joint (TMJ) autoimmune disorders, TMJ, TMD, medical therapy and non-invasive, local and systemic management. Published articles from June, 2010 to June, 2019 were included in the review. Results A total of 11 related articles including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis were found. All articles noted that TMJ has unique features that distinguishes it from other human body joints. Cases of TMJ injury and TMD require specific treatments. Therefore, early diagnosis of TMD is essential. It was also mentioned in the articles that the collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) method is a suitable method for investigating TMD and its relationship with RA. Treatment methods included oral steroids, Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, methotrexate 75 mg, and combination therapy with methotrexate. Conclusion Based on the results of this study, TMD exists in some autoimmune diseases, including RA, lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis. Therefore, there should be an interdisciplinary collaboration between physicians and dentists in order to choose the best conservative treatment and medication therapy for TMD to reduce the progression and pain associated with this type of disorder.
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- Ehsan Shoohanizad
- Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Taleghani Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry and Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery, The Cancer Institute, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- DMD, Private Practice, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry and Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery, The Cancer Institute, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Huhtela OS, Koivisto N, Hägg V, Sipilä K. Effectiveness of applied relaxation method vs splint in treatment of temporomandibular disorders in Finnish students. J Oral Rehabil 2019; 47:123-131. [DOI: 10.1111/joor.12884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2018] [Revised: 08/13/2019] [Accepted: 08/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- Outi S. Huhtela
- Institute of Dentistry University of Eastern Finland Kuopio Finland
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases Kuopio University Hospital Kuopio Finland
- Oral and Maxillofacial Department Medical Research Center Oulu Oulu University Hospital Oulu Finland
- Finnish Student Health Service Oulu Finland
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- Institute of Dentistry University of Eastern Finland Kuopio Finland
- Oral Health Care Jyväskylä Finland
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Department Medical Research Center Oulu Oulu University Hospital Oulu Finland
- Research Unit of Oral Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine University of Oulu Oulu Finland
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Garrigós-Pedrón M, Elizagaray-García I, Domínguez-Gordillo AA, Del-Castillo-Pardo-de-Vera JL, Gil-Martínez A. Temporomandibular disorders: improving outcomes using a multidisciplinary approach. J Multidiscip Healthc 2019; 12:733-747. [PMID: 31564890 PMCID: PMC6732565 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s178507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2019] [Accepted: 08/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) can become very complex. This article aims to highlight the importance of the multimodal and multidisciplinary approach in this type of patients to improve clinical outcomes. At present we have innumerable techniques and tools to approach this type of patients from a biopsychosocial model where active and adaptive type treatments are fundamental. There are various health professions that have competence in the treatment of TMD, however, although in the most complex cases should be treated simultaneously, still too many patients receive unique treatments and only from one point of view. This review exposes the treatments available from a clinical-scientific perspective and also emphasizes the importance of working in specialized units with those professionals who have competencies on the different conditions that may occur.
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- Miriam Garrigós-Pedrón
- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, España.,Motion in Brains Research Group, Instituto de Neurociencias y Ciencias del Movimeinto (INCIMOV), Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, España.,CranioSPain Research Group, Instituto de Neurociencias y Ciencias del Movimeinto (INCIMOV), Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, España
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, España.,Motion in Brains Research Group, Instituto de Neurociencias y Ciencias del Movimeinto (INCIMOV), Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, España.,CranioSPain Research Group, Instituto de Neurociencias y Ciencias del Movimeinto (INCIMOV), Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, España
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- CranioSPain Research Group, Instituto de Neurociencias y Ciencias del Movimeinto (INCIMOV), Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, España.,Departamento de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacilal, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, España
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, España.,Motion in Brains Research Group, Instituto de Neurociencias y Ciencias del Movimeinto (INCIMOV), Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, España.,CranioSPain Research Group, Instituto de Neurociencias y Ciencias del Movimeinto (INCIMOV), Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, España.,Departamento de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacilal, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, España.,Departamento de Fisioterapia, Hospital Universitario La Paz, IdiPAZ, Madrid, España
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Sobral APT, Godoy CLHD, Fernandes KPS, Bussadori SK, Ferrari RAM, Horliana ACRT, Monken SF, Motta LJ. Photomodulation in the treatment of chronic pain in patients with temporomandibular disorder: protocol for cost-effectiveness analysis. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e018326. [PMID: 29730613 PMCID: PMC5942461 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Epidemiological data show that the signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) start becoming apparent from 6 years of age, and during adolescence these signs and symptoms are similar to those of adults. The present study aims to estimate the direct costs for treatment of chronic muscle pain with photobiomodulation therapy, occlusal splint and placebo in patients with TMD; to evaluate the effectiveness of photobiomodulation therapy and occlusal splint for treatment of muscle pain in patients with TMD; to analyse the cost-effectiveness of the two proposed treatments for pain; and to describe and compare the results of the analyses of these treatments. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This is a prospective trial of clinical and economic analyses that will include 135 patientswith TMD aged between 15 years and 25 years, randomly assigned to a treatment group: G1 (photobiomodulation), G2 (occlusal splint) and G3 (placebo). The analyses will be based on the cost of each treatment during the 12-month period. The outcome of the analysis of effectiveness will be pain, measured periodically by means of clinical examination of Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders. The cost-effectiveness ratio will be calculated using, as end points, pain and the ratio of the differences in costs between the groups studied. The evaluation of the impact of the treatment on quality of life will be determined by applying the adapted EuroQol-5D. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This protocol has been ethically approved by the local medical ethical committee, protocol number 2.014.339. Results will be submitted to international peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT03096301.
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- Ana Paula Taboada Sobral
- Postgraduate program in Biophotonics Applied to Health Sciences, Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVE, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Dentistry School from Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVE, Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVE, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Postgraduate program in Biophotonics Applied to Health Sciences, Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVE, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Postgraduate program in Biophotonics Applied to Health Sciences, Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVE, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Professional Master Health Administration Program, Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVE, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Postgraduate program in Biophotonics Applied to Health Sciences, Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVE, São Paulo, Brazil
- Professional Master Health Administration Program, Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVE, São Paulo, Brazil
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Demir CY, Kocak OF, Bozan N, Ersoz ME, Demir H. Is There a Role for Oxidative Stress in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders? J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017; 76:515-520. [PMID: 29216476 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2017.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2017] [Revised: 10/08/2017] [Accepted: 11/04/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Data on the role of oxidative stress in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are limited. This study compared serum levels of oxidative stress indicators and antioxidant enzymes in patients with TMJ disorders. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this prospective study, patients with TMJ disorders and healthy controls were compared for descriptive characteristics (age and gender) and serum levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), an oxidative stress marker, and antioxidant enzymes catalase (CAT), glutathione (GSH), and superoxide dismutase (SOD). RESULTS This study included 32 patients with TMJ disorders and 32 healthy controls. There were no differences between the 2 groups for age (P = .98) and gender (P = .599). MDA levels were higher in the TMJ disorders group than in the control group (P < .001), whereas serum levels of CAT, SOD, and GSH were significantly higher in the control group (P < .001 for all comparisons). There was no correlation between age or gender and MDA, SOD, CAT, and GSH levels in the TMJ disorders or control group. CONCLUSION Oxidative stress markers might have promising potential as biomarkers in the diagnostic strategy and therapeutic targets of TMJ disorders.
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- Canser Yilmaz Demir
- Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Yuzuncu Yıl University, Van, Turkey.
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Yuzuncu Yıl University, Van, Turkey
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Yuzuncu Yıl University, Van, Turkey
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- Research Assistant, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Yuzuncu Yıl University, Van, Turkey
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- Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Yuzuncu Yıl University, Van, Turkey
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