Pain resulting from temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) or teeth grinding should be addressed before clear aligner treatment, according to research published in Seminars in Orthodontics. Patients
Biofeedback (BF) may be an effective educational tool for managing temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and improving patients’ well-being, according to a recently published review in BMC
Mindfulness practices may help address the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional aspects of managing pain-related temporomandibular disorders (TMD), according to a study recently published in the
Time spent on social media may be linked to oral behaviors like tooth clenching, gum chewing, and lip and object biting, which are strong contributing
In the past 25 years, I have probably taken 10 or more continuing education (CE) courses specifically about temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. I’ve seen hundreds
In patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD), factors such as age, stress, and hormonal imbalances may be associated with an increased risk of sleep bruxism (SB).
A new smartphone application may help dentists monitor bite force in real time, offering feedback to improve diagnosis and treatment. This study was recently published
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections after joint puncture may provide significant pain relief in patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA), according to a review published recently
A small intestine neuroendocrine carcinoma (SI-NEC) metastasized to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in a man. The case report, which is believed the first reported case
A medication commonly prescribed to treat depression may help reduce spontaneous pain in patients with chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a new study published
Patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be more likely to develop temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and awake bruxism, according to a study recently published in
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