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Perceptions of pain levels and chewing impairment among adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances

J. oral res. (Impresa); 7 (3), 2018
Aim: the aim of this cohort study was to evaluate the perceptions of adolescents regarding pain levels and chewing impairment throughout the first 12 months of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. methods: a total of 120 adolescents aged 11 and 12 years undergoing orthodontic treatment at the fac...

Evaluación del manejo del dolor de la patología facial y oral en un Servicio de Urgencias Pediátrico y tras el alta domiciliaria

Arch. argent. pediatr; 116 (1), 2018
Introducción. El manejo inadecuado del dolor es frecuente en Urgencias. El objetivo fue analizar el manejo del dolor de niños con patología infecciosa o traumática del área facial/oral en Urgencias y evaluar el cumplimiento y satisfacción sobre la analgesia prescrita al momento del alta. Población...

Association of facial massage, dry needling, and laser therapy in Temporomandibular Disorder: case report

CoDAS; 30 (6), 2018
ABSTRACT This case report aims to evaluate the treatment of Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) of muscular origin by associating facial massage (FM), dry needling (DN), and low-level laser therapy (LLLT). The pre- and post-treatment evaluations consisted of clinical examinations based on the Research Diag...

Systemic diseases and other painful conditions in patients with temporomandibular disorders and migraine

Abstract Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a highly prevalent, painful musculoskeletal condition affecting the masticatory system, and are frequently associated with migraines (M) and other diseases. This study aimed to investigate the association between painful TMD and M with other painful conditio...

Myofascial trigger points in patients with temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction: a cross-sectional study

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Objective The objective of this retrospective study was to evaluate the impact of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in patients with articular disc displacement with reduction (DDWR) and to identify which clinical variables are associated with the concomitant presence of DDWR and MTrPs. Mater...

Pain and temporomandibular disorders in patients with eating disorders

Abstract Orofacial pain and temporomandibular dysfunction may cause chronic facial pain, which may interfere with the emotional state and food intake of patients with eating disorders (ED), such as anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN). Sixty-four patients were assigned to four groups: Group A (...

Trastornos temporomandibulares en la infancia: bruxismo de sueño y compromiso de atm en artritis idiopática juvenil

Rev. chil. reumatol; 34 (4), 2018
Los trastornos temporomandibulares (TTM) corresponden a un grupo de condiciones musculoesqueletales y neruromusculares que involucran las articulaciones temporomandibulares (ATM), los músculos masticatorios y todos los tejidos asociados. La etiología de los TTM es considerada multifac...

Multidimensional study of orofacial chronic neuropathic pain: an experimental study in rats

J. oral res. (Impresa); 6 (10), 2017
Orofacial neuropathic chronic pain (NCP) is frequently attributed to lesions caused by orofacial surgeries and dental treatments. there are many experimental models available to study orofacial NCP, however, many are extremely painful for the animal due to the amplitude of the innervated region. a previo...

Toxina botulínica nos músculos masseter e temporal: considerações farmacológicas, anatômicas e clínicas

A aplicação da Toxina Botulínica (TB) por Cirurgião-Dentista para fins funcionais e estéticos foi autorizada em 2016, através da Resolução CFO 176. Diante dessa realidade, o profissional deverá estar atento a sua ação, indicações, contraindicações e relações anatômicas para se obter uma...

Dental Neglect, one type of child abuse - Narrative review

Dental neglect is defined as an intentional failure of the caretaker in the pursuit and continuity of necessary treatment to achieve an oral health that allows adequate function, free from pain and infection. We intend to clarify, according to the current scientific literature, the clinical indications f...