The objective of this study was to systematically evaluate gender differences in the
prevalence of TMD. A systematic review was performed in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of …

Several studies have reported that musculoskeletal disorders of the stomatognathic system,
commonly known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD) resemble musculoskeletal …

OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to estimate the accuracy of the postural assessment
software (PAS/SAPO) for measurement of corporal angles and distances as well as the inter …

A sample of 4724 children (2353 girls and 2371 boys)(5–17 years old) were grouped not
only by chronological age but also by stage of dental development (deciduous, early mixed …

Background Temporomandibular pain and jaw dysfunction can have a negative effect on
daily life, but these conditions are not well recognized in the health care systems. The …

Aims Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in children/adolescents are very common. Yet,
there is a lack of consensus regarding which clinical interventions are appropriate. The aim …

Background Trigger points are promoted as an important cause of musculoskeletal pain.
There is no accepted reference standard for the diagnosis of trigger points, and data on the …

Background The prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD)
increases during adolescence and adulthood. Few studies have examined TMD prevalence …

Background Studies have indicated that the prevalence of symptoms and signs of
temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are rare early in childhood, but become more prevalent …

Evidence of an effect by botulinum toxins is still lacking for most pain conditions. In the
present randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover multicenter study, the efficacy of …