Viscosupplementation in the upper and lower compartments of the temporomandibular joint checked by ultrasonography in an ex vivo and in vivo study
Viscosupplementation (VS) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) aims to treat temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) by stimulating synovial cells to improve intracapsular lubrication. The purpose of the present study was to assess a VS protocol planned with the aid of...
Sleep structure in sleep bruxism: A polysomnographic study including bruxism activity phenotypes across sleep stages
AbstractThe aim of the study was to assess sleep structure, phenotypes related to bruxismactivity and basic respiratory parameters among a large group of participants withsleep bruxism and without obstructive sleep apnea. Adult participants with clinicalsuspicion of...
Peripheral and Central Mechanisms of Persistent Orofacial Pain
Neuroplastic changes in the neuronal networks involving the trigeminal ganglion (TG), trigeminal spinal subnucleus caudalis (Vc), and upper cervical spinal cord (C1/C2) are considered the mechanisms underlying the ectopic orofacial hypersensitivity associated with...
Botulinum Toxin: Pharmacology and Therapeutic Roles in Pain States
Abstract Botulinum toxin, also known as Botox, is producedby Clostridium botulinum, a gram-positive anaerobic bacterium,and botulinum toxin injections are among the most commonlypracticed cosmetic procedures in the USA. Althoughbotulinum toxin is typically associated...
Pathophysiological mechanisms of persistent orofacial pain
Abstract: Nociceptive stimuli to the orofacial region are typicallyreceived by the peripheral terminal of trigeminal ganglion (TG) neurons,and noxious orofacial information is subsequently conveyed to the trigeminalspinal subnucleus caudalis and the upper cervical...
Efficacy of botulinum toxin in the treatment of bruxism: Systematic review
AbstractBackground: Currently it has been shown that botulinum toxin is effective for a wide variety of medical conditions,and can be applied for therapeutic purposes as cosmetic. In recent years, there has been a growing trend inthe use of this drug substance to...
Cochrane systematic review and meta analysis of botulinum toxin for the prevention of migraine
AbstractObjectives To assess the effects of botulinum toxin forprevention of migraine in adults.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase and trialregistries.Eligibility criteria We included randomised controlledtrials (RCTs) of...
A systematic review of botulinum toxin in the management of patients with temporomandibular disorders and bruxism
AbstractIntroduction The medical and cosmetic use of botulinum toxin (BTX) is now widespread. With an increased number of clinicians adopting the use of BTX in the management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and/or bruxism, as either a standalone treatment or as...
A polysomnographic study on the relationship between sleep bruxism intensity and sleep quality
ABSTRACTObjective: To evaluate the correlation between the Bruxism Episodes Index (BEI) that determinesthe number of bruxism episodes per hour of sleep and sleep quality as measured by thePittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).Methods: Seventy-seven participants (56...
Coherence of jaw and neck muscle activity during sleep bruxism
AbstractBackground: Studies have shown co-contraction of jaw and neck muscles in healthysubjects during (sub) maximum voluntary jaw clenching, indicating functional interrelationbetween these muscles during awake bruxism. So far, coherence of jaw andneck muscles has...
Evaluation of the Patient with Temporomandibular Dysfunction: What are the Steps to Arrive at a Correct Diagnosis?
AbstractTemporomandibular disorders are heterogeneous group of disordersinvolving the temporomandibular joint, masticatory muscles andassociated structures. With a multifactorial origin, usually the patient withmandibular temporomandibular disorder reports multiple...
Botulinum Toxin Therapy forManaging Sleep Bruxism: A Randomized and Placebo—Controlled Trial
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the e ects of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A)for managing sleep bruxism (SB) in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Thirty SB subjects wererandomly assigned into two groups evenly. The placebo group received...
Associations among Bruxism, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, and Tooth Wear
Abstract: The relationship between bruxism and tooth wear is contentious in the literature. The pathophysiological processes of tooth wear may be complicated by the relationship between bruxism and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The objective of this study...
O ESTUDO DA ANATOMIA DO MÚSCULO MASSETER e as possíveis complicações clínicas após o uso da toxina botulínica.
Este artigo busca ajudar profissionais da área de saúde a compreender e a tratar complicações associadas ao uso da injeção de toxina botulínica (TXB) no músculo masseter.
Lesões Cervicais não Cariosas e Recessões Gengivais
Lesões Cervicais não Cariosas e Recessões Gengivais.
Vamos iniciar esta coluna com uma afirmação polêmica: “Nem todas as lesões cervicais não cariosas (LCNC) precisam ser restauradas, mas quase todas de alguma forma deveriam receber um procediento de recobrimento radicular”.
International Classification of Orofacial Pain, 1st edition (ICOP)
Preface We are proud to present this first edition of the International Classification of Orofacial Pain (ICOP). There has, until now, been no comprehensive, inter- nationally accepted classification that deals with orofacial pain. While, anatomically, the face is...
Orofacial Pain – Guidelines for Assessment, Diagnosis, and Management
The American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) was founded in 1975, and its goal was to improve the understanding and quality of education in temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and orofacial pain. The mission of the AAOP remains to be an organization of healthcare...
Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion 8th Edition
The study of occlusion and its relationship to function of the masticatory system has been a topic of interest in dentistry for many years. This relationship has proved to be quite complex. Tremendous interest in this area accompanied by lack of complete knowledge has...