The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(3), P. 197 - 198
Published: April 19, 2024
Temporomandibular
disorders
(TMD)
encompass
a
range
of
conditions
affecting
the
temporomandibular
joint
(TMJ)
and
surrounding
structures,
leading
to
pain,
dysfunction,
impaired
quality
life
for
affected
individuals.
1,2Arthroscopy
has
emerged
as
minimally
invasive
effective
therapeutic
option
diagnosis
treatment
TMD.Temporomandibular
represent
multifactorial
group
TMJ,
encompassing
structural
functional
abnormalities.Traditional
approaches
have
included
conservative
measures
such
physiotherapy,
medications,
occlusal
splints.However,
cases,
refractory
management,
surgical
interventions
may
be
considered.[5][6][7][8][9][10]
Arthroscopy
is
typically
indicated
patients
with
TMD
who
not
responded
therapies
or
specific
intraarticular
pathology.Common
indications
include
disc
displacement
without
reduction,
adhesions,
synovitis,
osteoarthritis.][13][14][15][16][17]
involves
insertion
small,
flexible
arthroscope
into
TMJ
visualize
joint's
internal
structures.The
procedure
can
performed
under
local
general
anesthesia,
portals
are
established
instrument
insertion.Arthroscopic
techniques
lavage
debridement,
lysis
repositioning,
synovectomy.The
choice
technique
depends
on
pathology
identified
during
arthroscopic
examination.
18umerous
studies
reported
favorable
outcomes
following
TMD.Improved
pain
relief,
increased
mouth
opening,
enhanced
jaw
function
commonly
observed.However,
it
essential
recognize
potential
complications,
infection,
bleeding,
injury
structures.][21]
Advancements
in
technology,
including
highdefinition
imaging
instrumentation,
continue
enhance
precision
efficacy
procedure.Ongoing
research
focused
refining
patient
selection
criteria,
identifying
predictors
success,
exploring
role
emerging
platelet-rich
plasma
stem
cell
injections.Long-term
follow-up
needed
assess
durability
outcomes.Arthroscopy
valuable
tool
comprehensive
management
TMD,
offering
approach
select
patients.
22,23Continued
technological
advancements
expected
further
refine
interventions,
providing
additional
options
individuals
TMD.As
field
evolves,
collaboration
between
clinicians
researchers
will
optimize
establish
arthroscopy
standard
modality
TMD.
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
50(9), P. 877 - 885
Published: May 15, 2023
While
Temporomandibular
disorders
(TMDs)
are
not
typically
considered
a
primary
symptom
of
Parkinson
disease
(PD),
recent
studies
have
documented
correlation
between
ageing
and
TMDs,
cluster
conditions
affecting
the
temporomandibular
joint
surrounding
musculature,
thereby
underscoring
potential
for
an
increased
frequency
TMDs
in
PD
population.The
purpose
this
review
is
to
systematically
evaluate
existing
literature
on
topic
provide
comprehensive
overview
prevalence
patients
with
PD.To
determine
eligibility,
we
utilised
Population
(human
subjects),
Exposure
Comparator
(PD
vs
non-PD
Outcomes
(TMD)
(PECO)
model.
To
conduct
systematic
review,
searched
articles
published
PubMed,
Web
Science
Lilacs
from
beginning
until
April
15,
2023.Three
were
selected.
All
together
they
comprised
total
55
828
subjects,
out
which
12
629
affected
by
or
Parkinsonism,
remaining
43
199
subjects
matched
age
sex.
The
study
aimed
PD.
results
showed
that
193/12629
(1.53%)
individuals
presented
TMD
symptoms
diagnosed
TMD,
while
260/43199
(0.6%)
same.
meta-analysis
there
was
higher
compared
(RR
1.57;
95%
CI:
1.30-1.89).The
reviewed
suggest
possible
association
Further
research
needed
clarify
relationship
identify
mechanisms
treatment
strategies.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(7), P. 2652 - 2652
Published: April 2, 2023
Background:
Temporomandibular
disorders
(TMDs)
are
a
series
of
that
affect
the
muscles
and
joint.
Symptoms
include
joint
pain,
muscle
limitation
mouth
opening.
One
several
multifactorial
diseases,
temporomandibular
dysfunction
has
mostly
been
linked
to
five
etiological
factors:
occlusion,
trauma,
severe
pain
stimuli,
parafunctional
activities,
psychological
elements,
including
stress,
anxiety,
depression.
The
position
human
body
as
it
is
displayed
in
space
referred
posture.
Several
nerve
pathways
regulate
posture,
through
ligaments,
TMD
posture
each
other.
purpose
this
study
evaluate
possible
correlation
between
meta-analysis
literature;
Methods:
A
literature
search
was
performed
on
PubMed,
Lilacs,
Web
science,
articles
published
from
2000
31
December
2022
were
considered,
according
keywords
entered.
term
“temporomandibular
disorders”
combined
with
“posture”,
using
Boolean
connector
AND;
Results:
At
end
research,
896
studies
identified
conducted
3
engines.
Only
three
chosen
draw
up
present
systematic
summarizing
article’s
main
findings.
showed
forest
plot
analysis
Conclusions:
This
TMD.
Nerve
probably
both
mandibular
Further
clinical
will
be
needed
confirm
hypothesis
indicate
conclusions
or
interpretations.
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
50(8), P. 706 - 714
Published: April 20, 2023
The
management
of
temporomandibular
disorders
(TMDs)
requires
a
comprehensive
approach
that
considers
multiple
factors,
including
the
impact
oral
health-related
quality
life
(OHRQoL).
Through
this
investigation
we
aim
to
assess
OHRQoL
played
in
TMD-afflicted
individual.Using
keywords
relevant
our
research,
such
as
"Oral
health
related
life,"
hygiene,"
"Temporomandibular
joint"
and
disorders,"
search
across
online
databases
was
carried
out,
yielding
total
632
studies
at
preliminary
stage
review.
Modified
New
Castle
Ottawa
scale
used
included.Eight
were
included
review,
out
which
six
eligible
for
further
meta-analysis.
review
employed
various
measures,
Oral
Health
Impact
Profile-14
(OHIP-14),
Short-Form
36
Survey
(SF-36)
OHIP-
49.
All
demonstrated
significant
effect
TMDs
on
target
population
under
study.The
TMD
deemed
be
significant.
should
consider
condition
individual's
daily
incorporate
interventions
address
both
physical
psychological
aspects
condition.
By
improving
OqL,
individuals
with
can
experience
improved
overall
well-being
life.
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
50(6), P. 522 - 530
Published: March 13, 2023
The
prevalence
of
temporomandibular
disorders
(TMDs)
in
children
and
adolescents
is
not
well-known.
This
partly
because
TMD
often
diagnosed
there
no
agreed-upon
definition
TMD.
There
a
growing
body
evidence
to
suggest
that
are
gender
differences
the
presentation
adult.
aim
was
assess
TMDs
subjects
aged
8-19
evaluated
with
Diagnostic
Criteria
for
(DC/TMD)
differences.PubMed,
Web
Science
Lilacs
were
systematically
searched
until
30
November
2022,
identify
studies
presenting
patients
affected
by
TMDs.Out
40
papers,
three
included.
included
this
review
1914
(1093
female
821
male).
Seven
hundred
thirty-six
on
(38.4%)
presented
Among
1093
female,
489
(44.7%)
TMD,
while
247/821
male
(30%)
experienced
Meta-analysis
revealed
had
higher
than
(RR
2.10;
95%
CI:
1.21-3.65).TMD
adolescence
varies
between
20%
60%.
Female
compared
male.
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 481 - 481
Published: March 12, 2023
Objective:
The
coronavirus
belongs
to
the
family
of
Coronaviridae,
which
are
not
branched
single-stranded
RNA
viruses.
COVID-19
creates
respiratory
problems
and
infections
ranging
from
mild
severe.
virus
features
mechanisms
that
serve
delay
cellular
immune
response.
host’s
response
is
responsible
for
pathological
process
leads
tissue
destruction.
Temporomandibular
disorders
manifested
by
painful
jaw
musculature
joint
areas,
clicks,
or
creaks
when
opening
closing
mouth.
All
these
symptoms
can
be
disabling
occur
during
chewing
patient
yawns
even
speaks.
pandemic
situation
has
exacerbated
anxieties
amplified
vulnerability
individuals.
Therefore,
this
mechanism,
how
may
have
increased
incidence
temporomandibular
perceived.
purpose
review
evaluate
whether
COVID-19-related
anxiety
caused
an
increase
in
dysfunction
adults
children.
Methods:
PubMed,
Web
Science,
Lilacs,
Scopus
were
systematically
searched,
until
30
July
2022,
identify
studies
presenting:
connection
between
with
disorders.
Results:
From
198
papers,
4
included.
Literature
shown
state
uncertainty
led
type
disorder,
although
all
agree.
Seventy-three
identified
after
viewing
four
search
engines;
at
end
screening
phase,
only
considered
met
PECO,
planned
inclusion,
exclusion
criteria.
showed
a
statistically
significant
correlation
p
<
0.05.
Conclusions:
agreed
there
association
Medicina,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
59(2), P. 410 - 410
Published: Feb. 20, 2023
Background
and
Objectives:
Little
information
is
available
on
the
role
of
Vitamin
D
as
a
micro-nutrient
deficiency
with
masticatory
muscle
efficiency
its
effect
function
removable
prosthesis.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
evaluate
vitamin
activity
among
completely
edentulous
patients
retention
complete
dentures
(RCDs).
Materials
Methods:
A
non-randomized
clinical
control
trial
conducted
(60.53
±
7.01
years)
in
Indian
population
between
2017
2019.
Subjects
were
evaluated
for
temporomandibular
disorders
according
Diagnostic
Criteria
Temporomandibular
Disorders
(DC/TMD).
Serum
(S
Vit
D)
levels,
Ultrasonography
(USG),
surface
Electromyography
(sEMG)
readings
masseter
recorded
at
enrolment
(Level
0),
after
3
months
therapy
3),
consecutive
maintenance
therapy,
i.e.,
6
from
baseline
6).
fabrication
new
RCDs
done
all
enrolment,
assessed
by
asking
question
regarding
denture
respondents
mark
their
satisfaction
5-point
Likert
scale.
Data
analysed
using
ANOVA,
Paired’-test
Pearson
correlation
coefficients.
p-value
less
than
0.05
indicated
statistically
significant
association.
Results:
Between
six-month
follow-up,
S
levels
showed
an
increase
16.03
5.68
ng/mL
31.35
9.28
ng/mL,
showing
15.32
9.38
(95.57%
rise).
Statistically
values
observed
USG
sEMG.
Conclusions:
Results
that
affects
improving
thickness
boosting
tonicity.
Healthy
muscles
assist
RCDs,
consequently
aiding
mastication,
speech,
phonetics,
hence
patient
satisfaction.
Clinical
implication:
Acknowledging
fact
prevalence
worldwide.
We
suggest
nutritional
intervention
elderly
population,
following
dietary
counselling,
consider
be
adjunct
counselling
efficiency,
which
aids
RCD
stability.
Consequently,
oral
health-related
quality
life
individuals.
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
50(7), P. 627 - 634
Published: April 6, 2023
Over
the
past
few
years,
researchers
have
investigated
whether
varying
menstrual
statuses
and
oestrogen
levels
could
affect
likelihood
of
temporomandibular
disorders
(TMDs),
with
conflicting
results.
While
some
studies
suggest
a
potential
link
between
increased
higher
TMD
risk,
others
found
no
correlation.
It
is
worth
noting
that
can
impact
structure
function
joint
(TMJ).
In
light
these
findings,
our
study
seeks
to
investigate
prevalence
TMDs
among
pregnant
women.We
searched
in
PubMed,
Web
Science
Lilacs
for
articles
published
from
inception
until
20
January
2023.
We
applied
Population,
Exposure,
Comparator
Outcomes
(PECO)
model
assess
document
eligibility:
(P)
Participants:
female
human
subjects.
(E)
Exposure:
pregnancy.
(C)
Comparison:
women
compared
non-pregnant
childbearing
age.
(O)
Outcome:
diagnosis.
Only
providing
data
about
both
group
(pregnant
non-pregnant)
were
included.
set
following
exclusion
criteria:
(1)
diagnosis
rheumatic
diseases
or
chronic
inflammatory
(e.g.
rheumatoid
arthritis,
juvenile,
idiopathic
psoriatic
arthritis);
(2)
fibromyalgia;
(3)
congenital
abnormality
neoplastic
conditions
TMJ
region;
(4)
including
subjects
undergoing
arthrocentesis
intra-articular
infiltrations;
(5)
local
pressure
pain
assessment;
(6)
menopause
control
(7)
cross-over
design;
(8)
language
different
English;
(9)
full-
text
unavailability
(i.e.
posters
conference
abstracts);
(10)
involving
animals;
(11)
review
(topical
systematic)
article;
(12)
case
reports/series;
(13)
evaluating
not
pregnant.
The
software
Review
Manager
version
5.2.8
(Cochrane
Collaboration)
was
used
perform
pooled
analysis.
measured
risk
ratio
(RR)
two
groups
non-pregnant).The
included
this
440.
Among
them,
244
while
remaining
196
age
matched
women.
those
102
presented
sign/symptoms
(41.8%)
whereas
80
diagnosed
(40.8%).
overall
effect
showed
there
difference
(RR
1.12;
95%
CI:
0.65-1.93),
suggesting
neither
factor
nor
protective
TMD.Overall,
we
did
find
an
association
pregnancy,
positive
negative.
Further
on
larger
samples
are
needed
clarify
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
50(8), P. 715 - 723
Published: May 11, 2023
Temporomandibular
disorders
(TMDs)
are
a
common
and
debilitating
condition
that
affects
millions
of
people
globally.
Despite
extensive
research
on
TMDs,
the
exact
causes
these
conditions
remain
unclear.
However,
various
factors,
including
genetics,
injury
stress,
have
been
implicated
in
their
development.
In
addition
to
traditional
risk
literature
suggests
socioeconomic
status
(SES)
may
also
play
role
development
progression
TMDs.
By
synthesizing
available
evidence,
this
review
will
provide
comprehensive
understanding
SES
TMDs
inform
targeted
interventions
reduce
burden
among
individuals
with
lower
SES.We
conducted
systematic
followed
recommendations
Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA)
2020.
PubMed,
Scopus
Lilacs
were
searched
using
terms:
((socio-economic
OR
economic
status)
AND
(temporomandibular
temporomandibular
joint)
from
inception
until
February
10,
2023.
We
applied
following
questions:
(P)
Participants
consisted
human
subjects.
(E)
The
Exposure
low
stats.
(C)
Comparison:
subjects
reporting
compared
medium-high
status.
(O)
Outcome
diagnosis.
Review
Manager
version
5.2.8
(Cochrane
Collaboration;
2014)
software
was
perform
pooled
analysis.The
included
14
607.
Among
them,
631
reported
income,
1880
4617
blue-collar
workers
7478
white-collar
or
entrepreneurs.
those
income
belonging
12.93%
(679/5248)
presented
sign/symptoms
TMD
diagnosis
whereas
10.6%
(997/9358)
high
income/white-collar
worker.We
observed
slightly
higher
prevalence
Further
is
needed
better
understand
relationship
develop
effective
income.
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
50(9), P. 886 - 893
Published: May 16, 2023
Fractures
of
the
mandibular
condyle
are
most
common
jaw
fractures.
There
several
treatment
approaches.
is
non-surgical
and
surgical
approach.
The
purpose
this
systematic
literature
review
to
evaluate
indications
contraindications
either
method
help
clinician
make
best
choice.Pubmed,
Web
Science
Lilacs
were
systematically
searched
until
20
May
2023.
Clinical
trials
selected
compare
two
treatments
for
fracture
contraindications.Out
2515
papers,
four
studies
included.
approach
allows
faster
functional
recovery
decreases
patient
discomfort.
study
analyses
under
what
circumstances
a
procedure
more
practical
than
one.There
no
evidence
regarding
reliability
method.
Both
have
superimposable
results.
However,
age,
type
occlusion
other
factors
direct
towards
choice.
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 1305 - 1305
Published: Sept. 11, 2023
Epilepsy
is
a
complex
neurological
disorder
affecting
millions
worldwide,
with
substantial
number
of
patients
facing
drug-resistant
epilepsy.
This
comprehensive
review
explores
innovative
therapies
for
epilepsy
management,
focusing
on
their
principles,
clinical
evidence,
and
potential
applications.
Traditional
antiseizure
medications
(ASMs)
form
the
cornerstone
treatment,
but
limitations
necessitate
alternative
approaches.
The
delves
into
cutting-edge
such
as
responsive
neurostimulation
(RNS),
vagus
nerve
stimulation
(VNS),
deep
brain
(DBS),
highlighting
mechanisms
action
promising
outcomes.
Additionally,
gene
optogenetics
in
research
discussed,
revealing
groundbreaking
findings
that
shed
light
seizure
mechanisms.
Insights
cannabidiol
(CBD)
ketogenic
diet
adjunctive
further
broaden
spectrum
management.
Challenges
achieving
control
traditional
therapies,
including
treatment
resistance
individual
variability,
are
addressed.
importance
staying
updated
emerging
trends
management
emphasized,
along
hope
improved
therapeutic
options.
Future
directions,
combining
AI
applications,
non-invasive
optogenetics,
hold
promise
personalized
effective
treatment.
As
field
advances,
collaboration
among
researchers
natural
synthetic
biochemistry,
clinicians
from
different
streams
various
forms
medicine,
will
drive
progress
toward
better
higher
quality
life
individuals
living