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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"temporomandibular joint disorder"”.
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Development and Characterization of a Mechanically Induced Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
… of osteoarthritis and related orofacial pain disorders. Young male Sprague-Dawley rats were utilized to investigate behavioral and cellular changes in response to prolonged jaw opening. A surgical retractor was placed around the bottom and top incisors and the jaw held at 100% of maximum …
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Central Role Of CGRP And Protein Kinase A In Promoting Trigeminal Sensitization In An In Vivo Model Of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
<p>Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD) pathology involves activation of primary nociceptive neurons that promote peripheral sensitization and excitation of second order neurons implicated in the development of central sensitization and hyperalgesia. Elevated levels of the neuropeptide …
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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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Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Promotes Peripheral and Central Trigeminal Sensitization
<p>Temporomandibular joint disorder is characterized by peripheral and central sensitization of trigeminal nociceptive neurons. Although CGRP is implicated in the development of central sensitization by stimulating glial activation via its receptor, the mechanism by which CGRP promotes and …
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Effects of REM Sleep Deprivation on Trigeminal Nerves: Increased Thermal Sensitivity
… chronic pain states as reported in migraine and temporomandibular joint disorder. Sensitization and activation of trigeminal nerves, which provide sensory innervation to much of the head and face and mediate pain and inflammation, are implicated in the underlying pathology of these diseases. I …
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Secondary Traumatic Stress Promotes Central Sensitization of the Trigeminal System
Migraine is one of the most prevalent pain disorders in the United States especially among women and is characterized by a hypervigilant nervous system involving peripheral and central sensitization of trigeminal nociceptive nerves. Since migraine is often comorbid with temporomandibular joint …
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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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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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The Effects Of Jaw Clenching, Jaw Alignment Via Performance Mouthpiece, And The Combination Of Both On Power And Force Production
… production capabilities of individuals with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) and are purported to have similar effects on persons without symptoms of TMD. Previous research examining these phenomena has focused solely on jaw alignment via mouthpiece use or jaw clenching as mutually …