scholarly journals Comparison of Mouth Opening Length and Masseter Thickness in Subjects with and without Temporomandibular Joint Pain

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-58
Author(s):  
Ye-Jin An ◽  
Sung-dae Choung ◽  
No-Yul Yang
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Joint Pain ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Pain

Role of Electro Acupuncture Therapy on Temporomandibular Joint Pain With Orofacial Myalgia Following Post Healed Unilateral Cervicofacial Burn

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-134
Author(s):  
Gopal Nambi ◽  
Walid Kamal Abdelbasset ◽  
Shereen H. Elsayed ◽  
Anju Verma ◽  
Shimaa Abd El-Hamid Abase ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acupuncture Therapy ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Joint Pain ◽  
Pain Threshold ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Pain ◽  
Pain Frequency ◽  
Disability Level

Background: Temporomandibular Joint (TJ) pain and orofacial myalgia (OM) are the most significant problems in physiotherapy context to treat in Cervicofacial burn (CB). However, there is a lack of clinical studies in investigating the effects of electro acupuncture therapy on TJ pain with OM following post healed CB patients.<br/> Objective: To investigate the effects of clinical and functional efficacy of electro acupuncture therapy on temporomandibular joint pain with orofacial myalgia following post healed cervicofacial burn patients.<br/> Methods: Through two block random sampling method, the eligible participants were randomized and allocated into active EAT (Active-EAT; n = 15) and placebo EAT (Placebo-EAT; n = 15) groups. The Active-EAT group received electro acupuncture therapy and the Placebo-EAT group received placebo effect with regular physiotherapy care for 4 times in a week for 4 weeks. Primary (pain intensity, pain threshold, pain frequency) and secondary (mouth opening, disability level and quality of life) measures were measured at baseline, after the 4th week, 8th week and 6 month follow up.<br/> Results: Baseline demographic and clinical attributes show homogenous presentation among the study groups (p > 0.05). After 4 weeks of treatment, and at the end of 6 months follow up, the pain intensity, 3.0 (CI 95% 2.83 to 3.16), pain threshold 18.6 (CI 95% -35.0 to -2.1), pain frequency 2.9 (CI 95% 2.54 to 3.25), mouth opening, -13.4 (CI 95% -15.1 to -11.6), disability level 12.4 (CI 95% 12.16 to 12.63), and quality of life -25.8 (CI 95% -31.0 to -20.5) showed more improvement (p < 0.001) in Active-EAT group than Placebo-EAT group.<br/> Conclusion: The reports of this study proved that, 4 weeks active electro acupuncture therapy with regular physiotherapy care has an ideal treatment protocol for temporomandibular joint pain with orofacial myalgia following post healed cervicofacial burn. This study also provided a new knowledge for physiotherapists in the field of TJ rehabilitation.

scholarly journals Arthrocentesis: A Minimally Invasive Approach for Temporomandibular Joint Pain

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-65
Author(s):  
Yogesh Kini ◽  
Snehal H Thakkar ◽  
Mukul Padhye ◽  
Rujuta Desai ◽  
Vaibhav Shah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Joint Pain ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Joint Space ◽  
Minimally Invasive Approach ◽  
Sample Mean ◽  
Invasive Approach ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Pain ◽  
Closed Lock

ABSTRACT The aim of this article is to provide emergency care to the diseased temporomandibular joint (TMJ) when conservative methods have failed to do so and to increase mouth opening, especially in cases of closed lock. Our study was carried out on 18 healthy adult individuals who reported to our institute complaining of pain in one or both TMJs and restricted mouth opening. Mouth opening of each patient was recorded in mm prior to the procedure and pain recorded on a visual analog scale (VAS). Arthrocentesis was performed using 100 cc of Lactated Ringers solution on these individuals after conservative management of these individuals failed, followed by injection of Dexamethasone in the superior joint space. Pain was once again recorded on a VAS and mouth opening in mm 1 day after the procedure, then after 1 week, 1, 3 and 6 months. In this sample, mean mouth opening (MMO) prior to the procedure was 24.3 mm (SD ± 3.114), ranging from 18 to 30 mm. MMO postarthrocentesis was 37.85 mm (SD ± 7.457), ranging from 28 to 55 mm. From this study, the following conclusions may be drawn: Arthrocentesis is an effective mode of treatment for closed lock of the TMJ when conservative methods have failed. Mouth opening is seen to increase in patients with restricted mouth opening due to closed lock of the TMJ. It provides instant relief from pain and has long lasting effects. How to cite this article Thakkar SH, Padhye M, Kini Y, Desai R, Shah V, Pawar S, Shevale V, Mehta F. Arthrocentesis: A Minimally Invasive Approach for Temporomandibular Joint Pain. Int J Head Neck Surg 2014;5(2):61-65.

Neurobiology of Temporomandibular Joint Pain: Therapeutic Implications

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-72
Author(s):  
Ernest A. Jennings ◽  
Michael C. Williams ◽  
Vasiliki Staikopoulos ◽  
Jason J. Ivanusic
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Joint Pain ◽  
Therapeutic Implications ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Pain

scholarly journals Peripheral N-methyl-d-aspartate receptors contribute to mechanical hypersensitivity in a rat model of inflammatory temporomandibular joint pain

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.J. Ivanusicl ◽  
D. Beainil ◽  
R.J. Hatchl ◽  
V. Staikopoulosl ◽  
B.J. Sesslel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Rat Model ◽  
Joint Pain ◽  
Mechanical Hypersensitivity ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Pain

Frustration and temporomandibular joint pain

1978 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elliot N. Gale ◽  
Sven G. Carlsson
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Joint Pain ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Pain

Temporomandibular Joint Pain as a Manifestation of Temporal Arteritis

1985 ◽  
Vol 78 (10) ◽  
pp. 1249-1250 ◽  
Author(s):  
EVAN J. SELSKY ◽  
VERINDER S. NIRANKARI
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Joint Pain ◽  
Temporal Arteritis ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Pain
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