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TMJ/TMD: Page 2
Common TMD may be linked to calcium, vitamin D
Patients with a common type of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) had lower calcium and vitamin D levels, indicating that calcium metabolism may be linked to these jaw conditions. The results were published on October 21 in the
Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
.
October 26, 2022
Trending: Botox for bruxism
Many people are familiar with Botox to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles. But studies published in
Neurology
and
Pain Research Management
show that the muscle-relaxing properties of Botox have promising results for jaw clenching and teeth grinding.
October 24, 2022
TMDs tied to depression, somatization
There is a high prevalence of psychological disorders in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to an article published on September 13 in the
Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
. The study focused on depression or somatization, a disorder in which symptoms have no identifiable cause.
September 27, 2022
What you need to know about malpractice and TMJ surgeries
About 1% of medical malpractice cases filed against U.S. oral and maxillofacial surgeons stem from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgeries, according to a recently published study in the
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
July 26, 2022
10% of COVID-19 survivors may develop craniomandibular disorders
Approximately 1 in 10 survivors of severe COVID-19 may develop craniomandibular disorders within six months following prolonged intubation, according to a study recently published in the
Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
.
July 19, 2022
More patients presenting with orofacial pain
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the number of patients seeking treatment for new orofacial pain complaints and related symptoms, according to a study in the
Journal of the American Dental Association
. The most common symptoms that providers felt were aggravated in these patients included anxiety, headache, bruxism, pain while chewing, and sleep disturbances.
May 19, 2022
X-rays reveal man's bruxism-caused apical periodontitis
Dental x-rays revealed that a healthy 28-year-old man developed apical periodontitis in two teeth following an intense phase of bruxism that lasted about a year, according to a case report published on March 24 in
BMC Oral Health
.
March 27, 2022
NIDCR to support TMJ research project with Clemson, MUSC
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) plans to support a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) research project with Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).
March 7, 2022
What you need to know about bruxism and vitamin D
The severity of tooth clenching and grinding that patients experience may be associated with their vitamin D levels, according to a study published February 6 in
Clinical and Experimental Dental Research
.
February 10, 2022
Case report: Obstructive sleep apnea treated with oral appliance
Dr. Mark Murphy describes the case of a 43-year-old woman previously diagnosed with temporomandibular joint dysfunction and obstructive sleep apnea. After struggling with other methods, the woman experienced positive results with an oral appliance.
February 8, 2022
Chronic TMDs linked to worse quality of life
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) can have an impact on oral health-related quality of life, according to a study published in the
Journal of the American Dental Association
. The association was worse for patients with chronic, painful TMDs.
November 17, 2021
Woman's 35 years of pain and the dark history of a TMJ implant
A woman spent 35 years with severe pain due to the placement of a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) prosthetic device, and her case illustrates why these implants were destined to be recalled in 1991, according to a perspective article published on September 27 in the
Journal of Pain Research
.
September 27, 2021
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