TMJ/TMD

Jewelry that quivers may halt nighttime bruxism
By Ava Barros
A mouthguard wirelessly attached to a smart bracelet that gently vibrates may trigger people to stop grinding their teeth while they sleep, according to a story recently published in the Daily Mail.
March 22, 2024
Teeth Grinding
What do I need to know about TMJ?
By Ann-Marie DePalma
When a dental patient tells you he or she has TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder, how do you respond and what do you need to know? Ann-Marie DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd, shares her advice and knowledge.
March 11, 2024
Woman Dentist Toothache
JawSense, NTU to develop smart headband to combat bruxism
By Ava Barros
Medical technology startup Jawsense and Nottingham Trent University’s (NTU) Medical Technologies Innovation Facility will collaborate to develop a smart headband capable of detecting and reducing bruxism and temporomandibular disorders.
January 16, 2024
The JawSense smart headband. Image courtesy of JawSense.
What dentists need to know about patients with scoliosis
By Melissa Busch
Dentists may want to ask patients whether they have been diagnosed with scoliosis, because it could affect dental treatment planning.
December 14, 2023
Scoliosis Xray
New guidance for chronic jaw pain released
By Melissa Busch
A new recommendation for treating persistent temporomandibular joint pain was published on December 15 in BMJ.
December 18, 2023
Jaw Pain Woman
Elastic use with clear aligners may cause TMDs
By Melissa Busch
Using intermaxillary elastics with clear aligners in adults may cause temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) or worsen symptoms or pain associated with them.
December 11, 2023
Elastics Orthodontics
Abusive childhood may be linked to TMD development
By Melissa Busch
Maltreatment that patients experience during childhood can cause psychological deterioration that may lead to the development of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a research article.
October 19, 2023
Child Sad
Bone marrow treatment may reverse TMJ osteoarthritis
By Melissa Busch
Treatment with bone marrow aspirate concentrate may reverse the degenerative effects of osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), according to a study.
October 3, 2023
Tmj Pain Woman
3rd-molar surgery may put patients at risk of developing TMDs
By Melissa Busch
Patients who experience trauma such as wisdom teeth extractions may develop temporomandibular disorders (TMDs).
July 25, 2023
Jaw Pain Woman Resized
MRI shows neural differences in patients with jaw pain
By Amerigo Allegretto
Recently, researchers used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure brain activity in patients with bruxism and temporomandibular disorder-related pain, according to research published in the Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache.
July 6, 2023
Tmj Pain Woman
TMD pain may be more common in veterans with war-related PTSD
By Melissa Busch
Veterans with war-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may experience more signs of temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
June 15, 2023
Military Vet Man
Urbanek TMJ launches in North America
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Urbanek TMJ Device and Protocol has launched its commercial operations in North America.
June 9, 2023
2023 06 09 Urbanek
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