Changes of sensory and pain thresholds in healthy subjects after mandibular extension at maximum mouth opening: implications for temporomandibular disorders therapy

2020 ◽  
pp. 17-23
Author(s):  
M. Brunelli ◽  
M. Conti ◽  
D. Tonlorenzi ◽  
G. Traina
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Pain Thresholds

scholarly journals Relationship of Pressure Pain Thresholds between the Masticatory Muscles and Styloid Process. Part 2. Healthy Subjects and Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders

2008 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 381-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuko Ishiura ◽  
Koichi Kimura ◽  
Masahiro Tanaka ◽  
Junko Tanaka ◽  
Junichi Tosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Styloid Process ◽  
Masticatory Muscles ◽  
Pain Thresholds ◽  
Pressure Pain ◽  
Pressure Pain Thresholds ◽  
Relationship Of

Mode of action of cupping—Local metabolism and pain thresholds in neck pain patients and healthy subjects

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 148-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Emerich ◽  
M. Braeunig ◽  
H.W. Clement ◽  
R. Lüdtke ◽  
R. Huber
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Mode Of Action ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Pain Thresholds ◽  
Pain Patients ◽  
Local Metabolism

scholarly journals Assessing the effectiveness of botulinum toxin injections into masticatory muscles in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 107-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexis Kahn ◽  
Helios Bertin ◽  
Pierre Corre ◽  
Morgan Praud ◽  
Arnaud Paré ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Botulinum Toxin ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Masticatory Muscles ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Duration Of Action ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Duration Of Effect ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a common and invalidating disease sometimes difficult to treat. Current international recommendations favour reversible and non-invasive treatments, including the injection of botulinum toxin (BTX) into masticatory muscles. There is no strong evidence of its effectiveness. Objective: The main goal of this study was to assess the effectiveness of BTX six months following injection, in terms of pain, mouth opening, improvement of symptoms and duration of effect. Materials and methods: A retrospective study carried out at Nantes University Hospital between 2014 and 2016. Results: Thirty-four patients were included. The mean age was 37 years (17–76) and seventy six percents were female. Eighty percent of patients reported a significant improvement, notably in cases of arthralgia, which decreased in 8/18 (44%) patients (p < 0.05). The mean duration of measured efficacy was 4.2 months. Discussion: Significant improvement in cases of arthralgia and a tendency for improvement in cases of myalgia, with a mean duration of action of 4.2 months. Although BTX injection do not guarantee complete resolution of myofascial pain, it have been shown to have beneficial effects on some symptoms have been shown. Conclusion: Botulinum toxin should be considered as an alternative treatment when other conservative methods fail to yield satisfactory results. A thorough multicentre assessment is necessary in the future to scientifically validate its use.

scholarly journals Effects of two different intensities of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on pain thresholds of contralateral muscles in healthy subjects

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (9) ◽  
pp. 2771-2774 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katsuyoshi Tanaka ◽  
Masahiko Ikeuchi ◽  
Masashi Izumi ◽  
Koji Aso ◽  
Natsuki Sugimura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Electrical Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Pain Thresholds

Effects of 4-Week Diacutaneous Fibrolysis on Myalgia, Mouth Opening, and Level of Functional Severity in Women With Temporomandibular Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (8) ◽  
pp. 806-815 ◽  
Author(s):  
William B. Leite ◽  
Matheus L. Oliveira ◽  
Isabella C. Ferreira ◽  
Carolina F. Anjos ◽  
Michelle A. Barbosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Version of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia for Temporomandibular Disorders

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 2831 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roy La Touche ◽  
Joaquín Pardo-Montero ◽  
Ferran Cuenca-Martínez ◽  
Corine M Visscher ◽  
Alba Paris-Alemany ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Pain Catastrophizing ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Ceiling Effects

The aim was to perform a translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric evaluation of the Spanish version of the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia for Temporomandibular Disorders (TSK-TMD-S). The study sample included 110 patients with TMD. We translated and cross-culturally adapted the TSK-TMD-S using standard methodology and analysed its internal consistency, test-retest reliability, construct validity, floor and ceiling effects, and discriminant validity. Confirmatory factor analysis extracted two factors and 10 items deemed essential for the scale. The TSK-TMD-S demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α of 0.843, 0.938, and 0.885 for the entire scale, activity avoidance subscale, and somatic focus subscale, respectively; intraclass correlation coefficient, 0.81–0.9). No floor or ceiling effects were identified for this final version of the scale. The TSK-TMD-S total score showed moderate positive correlation with the craniofacial pain and disability inventory, visual analogue scale, general TSK and pain catastrophizing scale, and a moderate negative correlation with maximal mouth-opening. The receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that the subclassification employed for the TSK-TMD-S discriminates different kinesiophobia levels with a diagnostic accuracy between sufficient and good. The optimal cut-off point for considering kinesiophobia is 23 points. TSK-TMD-S appears to be a valid and reliable instrument for measuring kinesiophobia in patients with TMD.

scholarly journals Acupuncture in Temporomandibular Disorders Painful Symptomatology: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (04) ◽  
pp. 692-696
Author(s):  
Lia Dietrich ◽  
Igor Vinícius Santos Rodrigues ◽  
Marcelo Dias Moreira de Assis Costa ◽  
Roberta Furtado Carvalho ◽  
Gisele Rodrigues da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Complementary Treatment ◽  
Emotional Balance

AbstractTemporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is complex and multifactorial. Its etiology involves various factors, such as malocclusion, psychological patterns, parafunctional habits, and the temporomandibular joint anatomy. Symptoms include myofascial pain, joint clicking, mouth opening limitation, headaches, earaches, and neck pain, comprising one of the greatest causes of nondental pain. Acupuncture has been used to treat these conditions by acting locally both in muscle relaxation and pain management as well as reaching physical, mental, and emotional balance. The aim of this study is to present a brief literature review reporting the efficacy of acupuncture on TMDs and a case report in which the painful symptomatology of TMD was treated with a systemic protocol, based on scientific evidence and concepts of traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture may be a complementary treatment for TMD, and in this case report, it eliminated the patient’s painful symptomatology.

scholarly journals Ultrasonography: A step forward in temporomandibular joint imaging. A preliminary descriptive study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Surej Kumar L.K. ◽  
Georgie P. Zachariah ◽  
Sumesh Chandran
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Diagnostic Technique ◽  
High Specificity ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Joint Space ◽  
Dynamic Relationship ◽  
Disc Position

Ultrasonography (USG) is a cost-effective and noninvasive imaging modality commonly employed for imaging the abdominal region and extremities. Currently, with the availability of higher frequency probes and higher resolution devices, USG imaging of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) looks promising. The aim is to evaluate and demonstrate the role of USG as an imaging modality of TMJ by visualizing the static and dynamic relationship of the joint, assessment of joint space and eliciting reproducibility at both open and closed mouth positions. 30 volunteers were selected based on the inclusion criteria in line with the research diagnostic criteria/temporomandibular disorders guidelines. High-resolution USG (≥12 MHz) of the right TMJ (chosen for uniformity) was done in the left decubitus position on (n=30) volunteers. The joint disc movement was directly visualized during opening and closing motions. The vertical joint space was assessed using the firmware and accurate reproducibility was checked. At the closed mouth position, the measured values ranged from 0.2 mm to 0.7 mm with a median of 0.05 cm and a mean of 0.4±0.15 mm. At the position of maximal mouth opening, the measured values ranged from 0.9 mm to 1.5 mm with a median of 1.1 mm and a mean of 1.1±0.17 mm. USG enables visualization of the dynamic relationship between joint structures, with particular importance to the condyle and disc position. The articular disc appears on the USG as a thin layer of hyperechogenicity surrounded by a hypoechoic halo, located between 2 hyperechoic lines viz, the condyle and the articular eminence. We recommend ultrasonographic imaging as a noninvasive diagnostic technique with relatively high specificity for patients with temporomandibular disorders.

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