OBJECTIVES We sought to investigate whether the finding of temporomandibular joint (TMJ)-related pain may be linked to magnetic resonance (MR) imaging findings of TMJ internal derangement and TMJ osteoarthrosis. STUDY DESIGN The study consisted of 194 consecutive TMJ patients. Criteria for including a patient with a painful TMJ were as follow: report of orofacial pain in the TMJ, with the pre...

OBJECTIVE Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthritis in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is extremely common but frequently asymptomatic. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with contrast remains the gold standard for identifying TMJ arthritis in JIA. A reliable scoring system with published MRI examples of typical acute and chronic TMJ arthritis changes will be invaluable for future...

Abstract Introduction: Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are the most common disorders of the jaw, and despite their clinical importance, they are not completely understood. This study was aimed to evaluate the changes of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images in disc displacement vs. osteoarthritis of the TMJ. Methods: In this study, 45 patients, inc...

The existence of symptoms of craniomandibular dysfunc­ tion (CMD), especially in muscles and TMJ often prevents basic functions of the orofacial system. In addition to the present pain (arthralgia and myalgia), one of the most common signs of CMD is restriction of mandibular move­ ments and inability to achieve the central mandibular posi­ tion spontaneously. Such conditions can be very persist...

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to determine whether bony changes in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) osteoarthritis (OA) is correlated with pain and other clinical signs and symptoms. METHODS Clinical data and cone beam CT (CBCT) images of 30 patients with TMJ OA were analysed. The criteria of Koyama et al (Koyama J, Nishiyama H, Hayashi T. Follow-up study of condylar bony changes usin...

Introduction: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) - recognized as the most common chronic orofacial pain condition significantly impacts individuals’ quality of life and social coexistence. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze effects low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on functional improvements in temporomandibular joints (TMJ). Method: The research was carried out at Universidade Federal do Piauí...

temporomandibular joint (tmj) diseases and disorders refer to a complex and poorly understood set of conditions, manifested by pain in the area of the jaw and associated muscles and limitations in the ability to make the normal movements of speech, facial expression, eating, chewing, and swallowing. the conventional soft occlusal splint therapy is a much safer and effective mode of a conservati...