Objectives Tactile acuity is a somatosensory measure of the extent to which humans can
discern tactile stimuli. It is influenced by how peripheral signals are processed centrally. In …

Objectives: In a recent study hypnosis has been found to relieve persistent idiopathic
orofacial pain. Quantitative sensory testing (QST) is widely used to evaluate somatosensory …

Background Fear of pain is a significant concern related to chronic pain and its impact on
daily functioning. It is also associated with dental anxiety, highlighting its relevance in dental …

Pain is a multidimensional concept composed of sensory and cognitive components.
Modulation of cognitive factors (eg, attention, memory, and emotion) plays a key role in our …

Background The traditional view contends bruxism, such as tooth grinding/clenching, is part
of the etiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) including some subtypes of …

Aims: To assess changes in temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain and multiple
biobehavioral variables relevant to TMDs in response to an external stressor. Methods: Self …

Aims: To test the hypothesis that experimental pain in the masseter muscle or
temporomandibular joint (TMJ) will decrease the anterior maximum voluntary bite force …

Objectives To estimate the agreement between orthodontic pain perception, evaluated with
the visual analog scale (VAS), and psychosocial and behavioural aspects of pain and to …

Objectives The significance of occlusal disharmony for the development of painful
temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is controversial. The ongoing biomechanical strain …

Background: Dental anxiety is a common problem associated with poorer oral health.
Managing anxiety is key to improving oral health of patients with dental anxiety. The present …