Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of musculoskeletal diseases affecting
masticatory muscles and temporomandibular joints (TMJ). In this context, the chronic TMD …

Background Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is an umbrella term for pain and
dysfunction involving the masticatory muscles and the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) …

Thanks to advances in neuroscience, biopsychosocial models for diagnostics and treatment
(including physical, psychological, and pharmacological therapies) currently have more …

Background Within physical therapy, manual therapy is known to be effective for managing
temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). However, manual therapy is a broad term including …

After odontogenic pain, temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are one of the most common
causes of pain in the mouth and face and also have the potential to produce persisting …

The temporomandibular joints (TMJs) play crucial roles in mastication and jaw mobility, and
in verbal and emotional expression. Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) include several …

Until recently, most clinicians and scientists believed that the experience of pain is
perceptually proportional to the amount of incoming peripheral nociceptive drive due to …

Published adult prevalence estimates of chronic pain in the United States vary significantly.
A more consistent pain measure is needed to assess unmet need for pain management in …

Background Chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is known to have strong
correlations with psychological factors and to display gender disparity. However, while …

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the accuracy of the Fonseca anamnestic index
(FAI) in the identification of myogenous temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Two hundred …