TMJ/TMD: Page 5

More patients presenting with orofacial pain
By Hannah Welk
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
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X-rays reveal man's bruxism-caused apical periodontitis
By Melissa Busch
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
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NIDCR to support TMJ research project with Clemson, MUSC
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
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
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What you need to know about bruxism and vitamin D
By Melissa Busch
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
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Case report: Obstructive sleep apnea treated with oral appliance
By Dr. Mark Murphy
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
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Chronic TMDs linked to worse quality of life
By Hannah Welk
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
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Woman's 35 years of pain and the dark history of a TMJ implant
By Melissa Busch
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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Clinicians in Japan use navigation system for TMJ surgery
By Leah Sherwood
Clinicians in Japan successfully performed a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis surgery on a pediatric patient using a computer-assisted navigation system, according to details published on September 10 in the Journal of Medical Case Reports.
September 15, 2021
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New paper highlights steps to change TMD treatment
By Melissa Busch
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have recommended overhauling temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment. An August 13 article published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology highlights the recommendations and steps taken to address them.
August 16, 2021
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Rise in adverse events for TMJ implants prompts FDA update
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 17 released updated information about temporomandibular disorder and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) implants, including the number of reported adverse events and ways the agency is engaging with patients.
June 20, 2021
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TMD linked to exposure to violence in children
By Hannah Welk
Adolescents who report temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain and jaw dysfunction are more often exposed to violence, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
April 28, 2021
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Nexa3D releases large-format dental 3D printer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nexa3D has launched a new dental lab 3D printer called NXD200.
April 5, 2021
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