BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE This systematic review analyzed studies examining the effectiveness of various physical therapy interventions for temporomandibular disorder. METHODS Studies met 4 criteria: (1) subjects were from 1 of 3 groups identified in the first axis of the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders, (2) the intervention was within the realm of physical therapist...

Background: Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) are the most common form of non-odontogenic orofacial pain. TMDs considered a biopsychosocial disorder with multifactorial pathogenesis. Patients frequently present cervical spine disorders, headaches and otological complaints. Physiotherapists often sought to assess treat TMDs. The use radar graph triangulation represent phenotyping patients compl...

PURPOSE To evaluate the causes of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) by examining the relationships between 3 major TMD symptoms, parafunction, and stress, a questionnaire survey was performed during dental examinations in corporations. METHODS The survey was performed using 6 questions on the following topics: 1. Trismus; 2. Joint noise; 3. Pain; 4. Clenching in the daytime; 5. Nocturnal bruxi...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Temporomandibular disorders are diseases causing pain and dysfunction in joints and muscles controlling mandibular movements. Their etiology is multifactorial and multidisciplinary approaches are needed to reach a differential diagnosis and an adequate management plan. This case report proposes a management protocol, with monthly sodium hyaluronate infiltrations, with...

ABSTRACT Purpose: to assess the bite force in people with Parkinson’s disease and correlate it age, sex, stage time of disease, dentures use, presence temporomandibular disorder, side symptom onset, masticatory preference. Methods: Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders Hoehn & Yahr scale were used, participants’ oral cavity was clinically examined. Then, measured an a...