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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"Temporomandibular joint disorders"”.
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TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS AND NASAL SEPTUM DEVIATION IN DENTOFACIAL DEFORMITY PATIENTS
… Questionnaire (JPFQ) scores, diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), and posterior facial asymmetry (PFA) as determined by nasal septum deviation were analyzed. In addition, the data will aid in the development of a phenomics database to allow for subsequent genotyping and gene …
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Association of Masseter Muscle PITX2, ENPP1 and ESR1 Expression, Muscle Fiber Type, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Subclassifications of Craniofacial Asymmetry
… subclassifications of craniofacial asymmetry, temporomandibular disorders and fiber type differences compared between right and left masseter muscles. We developed an asymmetry classification that diagnosed four types of asymmetry with distinctive growth patterns: Group 1 – menton deviation …
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Tinnitus and Auditory Changes in Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction // Тинитус и слухови промени при пациенти с дисфункция на темпоромандибуларната става
… velo-palatal muscles, as well as changes in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). For this reason, tinnitus is not considered a separate disease but only a symptom with many etiological factors. It is considered a manifestation of various diseases, including TMJ dysfunction. It can manifest as a …
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β-Sitosterol Isolated from Theobroma Cocoa Induces the Expression Of Mkp-1 and Il-10 In Trigeminal Neurons
… isolated from cocoa beans to treat inflammatory disorders such as migraine and temporomandibular joint disorder. In my study, I was able to isolate and characterize an anti-inflammatory compound from cocoa beans by screening fractions obtained from column chromatography for expression of MKP-1 in …
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Regulation of Neuropeptide Y, Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide, and Their Receptors in Trigeminal Ganglion Neurons and Glia in Response to Adjuvant-Induced Inflammation
<p>Activation of trigeminal nerves is involved in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) inflammation and pain transmission. Neuropeptide Y (NPY), vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP), and their receptors have been implicated in the underlying pathology of temporomandibular joint disorders. The goal of …
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Characterization of an in Vivo Model of Temporomandibular Joint Inflammation
Activation of trigeminal nerves is involved in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) inflamation and pain transmission. The proinflammatory molecule nitric oxide (NO) and protons are implicated in the underlying pathology of temporomandibular joint disorders. The goal of this study was to investigate gap …
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The relationship between masticatory stress and prognathism : a finite element and morphometric study
… further investigated to understand their role in temporomandibular joint disorders. Several cranial dimensions were shown to increase or decrease with prognathism. The relationship between the gnathic index and facial parameters were statistically significant for nine cranial and seven dental …
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Eating disorders: their prevalence, complications, and role in oral health
Eating disorders fall within the top nine health ailments affecting young people today. These illnesses such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified affect a large number of people, particularly female adolescents. The disorders can further cause …
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The Prevalence of Temporomandibular Disorder in African Americans
… metropolitan area to estimate the prevalence of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) in African Americans. Additionally, the study also collected the same data on Caucasians for comparisons against the African American numbers on all measures. At the conception of this study, there existed no prior …
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Comparing Distribution-Based and Anchor-Based Minimal Clinically Important Difference Values for Temporomandibular Disorder
… clinically important difference (MCID) for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Despite limitations and controversy with determining the most appropriate method, this information will play an important role in determining treatment effectiveness for not only TMD, but for other pain …
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Two Efficacy Studies for Acute TMJ Related Headaches and Chronic Headaches
… of the headache symptom related to acute temporomandibular joint disorder. The study consists of a cohort of 283 patients with acute TMD. Participants are being referred to UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas through the community dental clinics in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. …
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Efficacy of an Early Biopsychosocial Intervention for Patients with Acute Temporomandibular Disorder-Related Pain: A Long-Term Follow-Up Study
… intervention for acute high risk (HR) temporomandibular disorder (TMD) patients. Subjects from Gatchel and colleagues' one-year outcome study (Gatchel, Stowell, Wildenstein, Riggs,&Ellis, 2006) were contacted to assess pain and psychosocial measures at LTF (two to six years post …