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Filter by:Background: The occurrence of many diseases has been associated with oxidative stress and disruption of antioxidant mechanisms. Temporomandibular Joint(TMJ) Disorders are also thought to develop with the onset of the destructive process in the tissues as a result of this balance being disrupted. Purpose: This study was designed to compare salivary and serum oxidative stress and inflammation markers of individuals with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and healthy subjects. Study design, setting, and sample: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted. 27 TMD patients diagnosed with disc displacement (DD) according to RDC/TMD and 17 healthy subjects were enrolled in the study. Prior to any treatment, serum and saliva samples were taken from the patients and centrifuged, and stored at -80°C until analyzed. All samples were examined for IL-6, MDA and 8-OHdG concentrations. Predictor variable: Diagnosis of disc displacement (RDC/TMD) Main outcome variables: Levels of 8-OHdG, IL-6 and MDA Covariates: Age and gender
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to find the effect of muscle energy technique for trigger points of muscle of mastication for reducing pain , improving mouth opening and jaw functional limitations.
An observational study following up with trigeminal neuralgia patients to understand their comorbid facial pain condition, specifically temporomandibular disorder.
Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder can help reduce subjective tinnitus levels. This treatment changes the electrical activity of the patient's chewing muscles. For this reason, the relationship between muscular change and tinnitus levels can be evaluated.
Introduction: Although there are physiotherapy programs that are widely used in the treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), there are few studies investigating the effects of home exercises program specifically developed for TMD. Aim: Investigators aimed to investigate the effect of home exercise program on pain and quality of life in TMD treatment. Methods: 20 patients were included in our pilot study and were randomised into two groups. Home exercises program and physiotherapy program were applied to the intervention group (n=10; age 31.4±11.2 years), and only physiotherapy program to the control group (n=10, age 35.3±18.1 years). Physiotherapy program included ultrasound (US), Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and exercise. Investigators measured pain with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and quality of life with the Short Form 36 (SF-36) before and after the treatment.
Temporomandibular Disorder is a disorder that involves the muscles of mastication, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and associated structures. Convergence insufficiency (CI) is characterized by the inability of the eyes to perform the eye adduction movement together, to focus on a nearby object. Studies show that there is a relationship between the presence of TMD and its signs and symptoms in patients with convergence insufficiency. Given this, the research question of this clinical trial is whether the effect of oculomotor therapy would be effective in improving the signs and symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorder. The design of this research is a Clinical Trial, Randomized and Blind. It will be divided into two moments: evaluation and intervention. The evaluations will be carried out using the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders: Fonseca Anamnestic Index (IAF), Clinical Protocol and Assessment Instruments (DC/TMD), Mandibular function Impairment Questionnaire (MFIQ), Numerical Pain Scale (END), Convergence Test, Meersseman Test and Convergence insufficiency symptom Survey (CISS). Individuals will be randomized into 2 groups: Group A (Treatment for Temporomandibular Disorder) and Group B (Treatment Oculomotor plus Treatment for Temporomandibular Disorder). Both groups will receive physiotherapeutic treatment for 12 weeks. Patients will be reassessed shortly after treatment, 3 and 6 months later. For data analysis, the statistical significance considered will be p<0.05.
This study aims to investigate the effects of forward head correction exercises on EMG of masticatory and cervical muscles in patients with temporomandibular disorder. The study's design will be double-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Patients suffering from TMD will be included in the program. The participants will allocate to one of two groups at random: the experimental group will perform a program consisting of two strengthening exercises (deep cervical flexors and shoulder retractors) and two stretchings (cervical extensors and pectoral muscles) and the control group will receive only neck flexion exercise.. This exercise program will be repeated 4 times per week for 10 weeks, and each session lasted for 30 minutes. The muscle activity EMG of masseter, temporalis, splenius, upper trapezius, and SCM will be measured pre and post-assessment using a biopic data acquisition system.
Helkimo Index evaluates movement, joint function, pain and musculature, providing a quick general overview that could be very useful at different levels of care. The aim of this study is to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Helkimo index. Registration of subjective symptoms applying for the Helkimo Index required a questionnaire-based survey. Questionnaire comprised two parts: Anamnestic component which includes answers to questions in "yes" or "no". Clinical dysfunction part comprised clinical examination. Method: Turkish translation of Helkimo index will be made. The sample will consist of 100 subjects, 50 TMD patients and 50 healthy controls. the patients will be selected, demographic data were recorded: age, sex, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), educational level, work situation, smoking status, alcoholic habits and physical activity. Helkimo Index is comprised of five items, with each assessment having three possible answers, scored as 0, 1 or 5. The first item is related to the limitation in the range of jaw movement. The second item evaluates the alterations of joint function that produce deviations, sounds and/or joint locks or blockages; the third item evaluates the presence of pain when performing some movements; the fourth item evaluates muscular pain in the masticatory muscles; and the fifth item evaluates the presence of discomfort or pain in the prearticular area of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) through palpation. From the sum of the 5 items, we identify no TMJ involvement if the score is 0, mild TMJ involvement when the score ranges from 1 to 9, moderate TMJ involvement if the score ranges between 10 and 19 and severe TMJ involvement for a score between 20 and 25. The Numerical Pain-Rating Scale (NPRS) test, disability, the Neck Disability Index test, the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), the Headache Impact Test (HIT-6) and 12-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12) will be assessed. Correlation will be made between the Helkimo index and these rating scales.
The objective of this study was to compare the short- and medium-term effects in pain and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and function of implementing a manual therapy (MT) intervention treatment combined with a therapeutic exercise (TE) program, versus an isolated TE program and a non-intervention in patients with disc displacement with reduction (DDCR) with pain.
The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between neck posture and balance in patients with posterior edentulous and full-toothed temporomandibular disorder and to compare the effectiveness of the physiotherapy program to be applied.