Orofacial Pain: Page 10

Penn Dental repairs nerves with gum tissue stem cells

By Ava Barros

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine are transforming stem cells from gum tissue into cells that support nerve regeneration, according to a press release dated July 18 from the university.

August 3, 2024

CBT may improve pain relief, well-being in TMD patients

By Ava Barros

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may effectively improve pain and quality of life in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a review published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.

July 30, 2024

Severe tooth pain leads to rare cancer discovery

By Kevin Henry

A veteran of the U.S. Army was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer after experiencing what he described as unbearable tooth pain.

July 27, 2024

The real cause of jaw pain imitating TMD revealed

By Ava Barros

A man was treated for a rare infection that caused a mass in the lateral pterygoid muscle after temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment failed to ease his jaw pain, according to a case report published in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.

July 27, 2024

Man sues, claiming device left him with permanent dental injuries

By Melissa Busch

A man is suing the designers of a device that was marketed to correct dental and facial abnormalities, claiming that it is dangerous and left him with pain and permanent injuries.

July 27, 2024

These patients may be at risk for tooth extraction-induced TMD

By Melissa Busch

Certain types and positions of tooth extractions may put patients at risk for developing a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) after having a tooth pulled.

July 16, 2024

Grinding to a halt: 3 common medications that cause bruxism

By Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD

Medications play a critical role in treating a plethora of health conditions, but they aren't without their drawbacks. Those side effects can include the potential to cause bruxism, offers Teresa Mendoza, PharmD, and Dr. Lisa Chan.

June 13, 2024

This may be the best early treatment for TMJ pain

By Melissa Busch

This treatment strategy may better relieve temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ) early, according to a new study.

June 12, 2024

Tired of waiting for anesthesia to wear off? This may help

By Melissa Busch

There may be a new way to reverse soft-tissue anesthesia faster in pediatric dental patients, according to a study.

June 6, 2024

Feeling pain at the dentist? It may be your implant

By Melissa Busch

Implant material may play a role in the pain intensity patients experience during dental checkups.

June 4, 2024

A dread-reducing device may be just what dental patients wanted

By Melissa Busch

A device being developed by a dentist and mechanical engineering students may help put dental patients at ease.

May 3, 2024

Toothache leads to implant removal from man's skull

By Melissa Busch

A toothache landed a man in the hospital, requiring lifesaving surgery to remove a dental implant from his skull.

April 26, 2024

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