Longitudinal electromyographic changes in masseter and anterior temporalis muscle before and after temporomandibular joint arthroplasty in ankylosis patients

This retrospective study investigated the effects of combining manual therapy and acupuncture on the pain and maximal mouth opening (MMO), which were associated with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD). The 49 TMD patients (15 men, 34 women; mean age = 30.47 years, SD = 13.52 years) were treated with a combination of acupuncture and manual therapy two or three times a week at the hospital. The pain and maximal mouth opening were assessed before and after 1 and 4 weeks of treatment. The combination therapy produced significant changes in pain levels ( p < 0.001) and mouth opening ( p < 0.001). All pairwise non-parametric comparison showed a significant improvement in pain ( p < 0.05 for all pairs) and MMO ( p < 0.05 for all pairs). These findings suggest that combining manual therapy and acupuncture decreases the pain level and increases the MMO of TMD patients. However, future studies should further investigate the efficacy of combined treatment on TMD with more rigorous randomized clinical trials.

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Efficacy of Selective Grinding Guided by an Occlusal Splint in Management of Myofascial Pain: A Prospective Clinical Trial

The Open Dentistry Journal ◽

10.2174/1874210601711010301 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 301-311

Author(s):

Felipe J. Fernández-González ◽

Jorge Cabero-López ◽

Aritza Brizuela ◽

Ivan Suazo ◽

Esteban Pérez-Pevida ◽

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Keyword(s):

Temporomandibular Joint ◽

Myofascial Pain ◽

Vertical Displacement ◽

Occlusal Splint ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Skeletal Pattern ◽

Condylar Position ◽

The Stability ◽

Facial Types

Background:For patients whose centric relation (CR) has not been considered at the start and during treatment, the task of achieving an occlusal scheme that works together with the temporomandibular joint, the muscles, and the structures of the stomatognathic apparatus becomes a major concern.Objective:This study aims to describe a reproducible, predictable and to date unreported procedure of selective grinding guided by an occlusal splint and to analyze condylar position (CP) based on the skeletal pattern.Methods:A total of 72 symptomatic patients (38 females and 34 males) were classified into three groups: hyperdivergent, intermediate and hypodivergent. CP was quantified by mounted casts on a measures condyle displacement (MCD) device. Helkimo index was also performed in order to assess the severity of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders attending to clinical dysfunction, occlusal state and anamnestic dysfunction. Once the stability had been obtained, the splint was progressively reduced until the maximum intercuspation (MIC) was achieved.Results:The vertical displacement was found to be significantly different between the hyperdivergent and other two groups (p<0.01). Comparisons of MCD analysis before and after the selective grinding procedure identified a statistically significant difference in the horizontal and vertical CP (p<0.01) between the different groups whereas the Helkimo Index showed a clear improvement of TMJ disorders.Conclusion:All facial types, specially the hyperdivergent face type, showed a reduction in condylar displacement (CD) and less craniomandibular symptoms using this procedure, making it an excellent technique for clinicians.

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Temporomandibular joint arthroplasty with fascia lata

Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology ◽

10.1016/0030-4220(75)90394-1 ◽

1975 ◽

Vol 39 (1) ◽

pp. 45-50 ◽

Cited By ~ 53

Author(s):

Ramesh Narang ◽

Russell A. Dixon

Keyword(s):

Temporomandibular Joint ◽

Joint Arthroplasty ◽

Fascia Lata

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ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN BILATERAL MASSETER AND ANTERIOR TEMPORALIS MUSCLE EFFICIENCY IN COMPLETE DENTURE WEARERS. –AN EMG STUDY.

International Journal of Advanced Research ◽

10.21474/ijar01/3472 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 2672-2683 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dr.Shilpa Sinnurkar ◽

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Dr.SaquibAhmed Shakh ◽

Dr.Ramesh Nadiger. ◽

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Keyword(s):

Complete Denture ◽

Temporalis Muscle ◽

Anterior Temporalis

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Effect of Temporomandibular Joint Mobilization on Neck Pain and Function in Patients with Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain

Reabilitacijos mokslai slauga kineziterapija ergoterapija ◽

10.33607/rmske.v2i19.759 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (19) ◽

Author(s):

Edgaras Lapinskas ◽

Janina Stirbytė

Keyword(s):

Neck Pain ◽

Temporomandibular Joint ◽

Chronic Neck Pain ◽

Flexor Muscle ◽

Joint Mobilization ◽

Movement Characteristics ◽

Neck Function ◽

Before And After ◽

And Function

Background. Neck pain is a common problem, and it includes 30% of 25–29 year olds. The percentage of people over 45 years of age has risen to 50% (Knight and Draper, 2012). Long-term muscle imbalance disrupts body biomechanics. Due to long-lasting pain, the quality of work may decrease, rest can get worse, and mood may change. Purpose. To determine the eﬀect of temporomandibular joint mobilization for neck pain and function in patients who suﬀer chronic non-specifc neck pain. Methods. The study involved six people with non-specifc chronic neck pain, who were divided into two groups: exercises, and the second group – exercises and mobilization of temporomandibular joint. At the beginning and end of the study, we performed the following tests: deep neck ﬂexor endurance test, visual analogue scale (VAS), goniometry, the amplitude of the temporomandibular joint. Results. In the group of exercises, the pain score after treatment decreased (before – 67 ± 28, after – 14 ± 16.5) the strength and endurance of the deep neck ﬂexor muscle improved (before – 13.7 ± 2.5 s, after – 28.7 ± 6.4 s). The amplitude of all neck movements was improved (p < 0.05), comparing them before and after physiotherapy. The amplitude of the temporomandibular joint improved the movement characteristics: depression, lateral excursions to left and right, protrusion (p < 0.05). Conclusions. Comparing the results after applying diﬀerent methods of physiotherapy, intensity of pain and neck function parameters did not show significant diﬀerences.Keywords: temporomandibular joint, nonspecifc neck pain, mobilization.

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