o e j c m hy consider performing temporomandibular joint TMJ) and orthognathic surgery at the same time hen a patient has coexisting TMJ pathology and a entofacial deformity? Isn’t that too aggressive? How ould the condylar position be controlled? Wouldn’t rthognathic surgery alone correct the TMJ probems? These are certainly suitable questions, but the uthor believes that appropriately trained...

Objective: This study aimed to compare the condyle position of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in patients with disc displacement reduction (DDWR) between and without arthralgia using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: A total 39 adult were examined retrospectively divided into three groups: 14 (21 joints) TMJ DDWR arthralgia, (14 11 asymptomatic (22 joints). Joint space measurements ...

UNLABELLED AIM OF STUDY was complex detection of appearance and distribution of growth factors, facial bone growth stimulating genes, ground substance proteins and apoptosis in bone of ankylotic TMJ in primary and repeatedly operated children. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ankylotic tissue was obtained during the arthroplastic surgery from two 6 years old children (boy and girl) with osseous type of ...

Multipotent mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) found in the synovial fluid (SFMSCs) of the tempromandibular joint (TMJ) remain poorly understood. During TMJ arthrocentesis, we discovered that synovial fluid collected from some patients with TMJ disorders contained not only SFMSCs but also synovium fragments (SFs). In this study, we attempted to characterize both the SFMSCs and SF-derived cells (SFCs...

Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is considered to be associated with imbalance of the whole body. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of TMD therapy on cervical spine range of movement (ROM) and reduction of spinal pain. The study group consisted of 60 patients with TMD, cervical spine pain, and limited cervical spine range of movements. Subjects were interviewed by a questionnaire ab...

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) ankylosis is the pathological osseous or fibrous fusion of the condyle of the mandible with the mandibular fossa of temporal bone. The etiology of TMJ ankylosis includes previous trauma, infection, arthritis and previous TMJ surgery. The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) ankylosis in children is rare and the exact causes remain unclear. Trauma is well known as the most...

Bony fusion between the mandibular condyle and skull base involves temporomandibular joint (TMJ) bony ankylosis. This condition might originate from trauma, infection, or systemic disease. TMJ adhesion can develop after synovial damage. Both TMJ ankylosis and adhesion lead to functional impairment and pain. Here, we present a case of a 50-year-old female who had bony ankylosis of the right TMJ ...

The temporomandibular disorders (TMD) encompass a group of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions that involve the temporomandibular joints (TMJs), the masticatory muscles, and associated tissues [1]. Common manifestations of TMD consist of pain of a persistent, recurring, or chronic nature in the TMJ, masticatory muscles, or in the adjacent structures; limitation or other alterations in ...

BACKGROUND Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are characterized by persistent orofacial pain and have diverse etiologic factors that are not well understood. It is thought that central sensitization leads to neuronal hyperexcitability and contributes to hyperalgesia and spontaneous pain. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are currently the first choice of drug to relieve TMD pain. NS...