A novel in vitro TMJ-nerve preparation was developed to quantitatively study peripheral
sensory mechanisms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The TMJ region on one side …

Response properties of nociceptors in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and surrounding
area under experimental inflammation were investigated using an in vitro TMJ-nerve …

Response properties of nociceptors in the rat's temporomandibular joint (TMJ) were
investigated using an in vitro TMJ-nerve preparation. Recordings were obtained from 33 …

Chronic pain in temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a common health problem.
Cumulating evidence indicates that the etiology of TMD pain is complex with multifactorial …

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are currently viewed as a family of related pain
conditions in the craniofacial muscles, temporomandibular joint, and associated structures …

Aims: To develop a rat model of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and to characterize in it
the development and temporal response of behavioral hypersensitivity as well as to …

Aims: To specify the regions of the brain stem that are characterized by changes in
substance P (SP)-like immunoreactivity following activation of capsaicin-sensitive afferents …

Since decades, the dental profession has been challenged by pain and dysfunction of the
masticatory system. In recent years, a better understanding of the pathophysiological …

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of diseases in the oral and maxillofacial
region that can manifest as acute or chronic persistent pain, affecting millions of people …

This article discusses the pathophysiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMD)‐related
pain and its treatment with analgesic drugs. Temporomandibular disorders are comprised of …