Temporomandibular disorders: current concepts and controversies in diagnosis and management

DTS Li, YY Leung - Diagnostics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of orofacial pain conditions which are the
most common non-dental pain complaint in the maxillofacial region. Due to the complexity of …

Efficacy of conservative approaches on pain relief in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders: A systematic review with network meta-analysis

M Ferrillo, L Nucci, A Giudice, D Calafiore, N Marotta… - Cranio®, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Objective The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy
of conservative interventions in pain relief in patients with intracapsular temporomandibular …

Temporomandibular joint disk displacement: etiology, diagnosis, imaging, and therapeutic approaches

G Minervini, C D'Amico, M Cicciù… - Journal of Craniofacial …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
An estimated 8 to 15% of women, and 3 to 10% of men currently suffer from
Temporomandibular disorders, and it has been reported that sounds are a common finding …

[HTML][HTML] Occlusal splints-types and effectiveness in temporomandibular disorder management

H Albagieh, I Alomran, A Binakresh, N Alhatarisha… - The Saudi Dental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Occlusal splints are routinely used in dental offices to diagnose and treat
abnormalities of the masticatory system. There are different occlusal splints, each of which …

Management of chronic pain secondary to temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials

L Yao, B Sadeghirad, M Li, J Li, Q Wang, HN Crandon… - bmj, 2023 - bmj.com
Objective We explored the comparative effectiveness of available therapies for chronic pain
associated with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Design Systematic review and …

The hierarchy of different treatments for myogenous temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

EA Al-Moraissi, PCR Conti, A Alyahya… - Oral and Maxillofacial …, 2022 - Springer
The best treatment modality for the management of painful temporomandibular disorders of
muscular origin (M-TMD) with predictable outcomes based on solid evidence is still not well …

Diagnosis and treatment of myogenous temporomandibular disorders: a clinical update

NHY Chan, CK Ip, DTS Li, YY Leung - Diagnostics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Myogenous temporomandibular disorders (M-TMDs) are the most common chronic orofacial
pain, affecting the masticatory muscles and, thus, jaw movement. While a concise diagnosis …

[HTML][HTML] Are occlusal splints effective in reducing myofascial pain in patients with muscle-related temporomandibular disorders? A randomized-controlled trial

A Deregibus, M Ferrillo, MG Piancino… - Turkish journal of …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objectives This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of upper Michigan occlusal splint
(OS) compared to mandibular OS in terms of pain, range of motion (ROM), and muscle …

Efficiency of occlusal splint therapy on orofacial muscle pain reduction: a systematic review

S Orzeszek, M Waliszewska-Prosol, D Ettlin… - BMC Oral Health, 2023 - Springer
Background This systematic review aims to examine the existing original studies to
determine the effectiveness of occlusal splints (OSs) in the management of orofacial myalgia …

[HTML][HTML] Is the therapeutic effect of occlusal stabilization appliances more than just placebo effect in the management of painful temporomandibular disorders? A …

AS Alkhutari, A Alyahya, PCR Conti, N Christidis… - The Journal of prosthetic …, 2021 - Elsevier
Statement of problem Occlusal devices, particularly the stabilization appliances, have been
commonly used as treatment for painful temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). However, the …