Rodent pain models play an important role in understanding the mechanisms of nociception
and have accelerated the search for new treatment approaches for pain. Creating an …

Purpose Although mechanical overloading of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is
implicated in TMJ osteoarthritis (OA) and orofacial pain, most experimental models of TMJ …

Seven normal male and seven normal female volunteers performed three types of biting
exercises: an intermittent contraction at maximum voluntary bite force (MVBF) to pain …

This review outlines recent research which has identifed critical neural elements and
mechanisms concerned with the transmission of sensory information related to oral-facial …

Objective. While mechanisms of myofascial face pain are poorly understood, bruxism has
been implicated in the maintenance of this painful disorder. This study evaluates whether …

Aim: To investigate light forces for experimental tooth movement. Method: Light orthodontic
forces of 1.2, 3.6, 6.5, and 10 g force (gf) were applied for 14 days to move rat molars, and …

BACKGROUND: Pain is a subjective sensory and emotional experience that is influenced by
variables such as stress, anxiety and sex. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the interrelationship …

Background Patients with an orofacial pain history appear to be more susceptible to occlusal
interference pain in dental practice for unknown reasons. Pain memory has a critical function …

To explore the relationship between psychological stress and masticatory muscle pain, we
created a communication stress animal model to determine whether psychological stress …

In clinical orthodontic treatment, orthodontic appliances are generally adjusted or activated
about once per month. Within several days after the appliance is adjusted and sustained …