Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Orit Winocur-Arias, Efraim Winocur, Tamar Shalev-Antsel, Shoshana Reiter, Levartovsky Shifra, Alona Emodi-Perlman, Pessia Friedman-Rubin
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on bruxism, oral parafunctions, and TMDs, and found a significant increase in parafunction activity during the pandemic, especially in women. Long-term exposure to elevated levels of anxiety and stress may exacerbate stomatognathic detrimental conditions.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Giuseppe Minervini, Rocco Franco, Maria Maddalena Marrapodi, Salvatore Crimi, Almir Badnjevic, Gabriele Cervino, Alberto Bianchi, Marco Cicciu
Summary: This study conducted a meta-analysis of the literature and found a correlation between posture and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Nerve pathways are likely to regulate both body posture and mandibular posture. Further clinical studies are needed to confirm this hypothesis and provide conclusive interpretations.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mathias Rentsch, Aleksandra Zumbrunn Wojczynska, Luigi M. M. Gallo, Vera Colombo
Summary: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of TMD and oral habits in children and adolescents aged 7-14 years. It found that the self-reported prevalence of TMD was 18.8%, with nail biting being the most frequently reported oral habit. The accuracy of the shortened symptoquestionnaire as a screening tool for TMD-related pain and jaw sounds in children and adolescents was found to be low.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Claudia Barbosa, Maria Conceicao Manso, Tiago Reis, Tania Soares, Sandra Gavinha, Richard Ohrbach
Summary: The study found that oral overuse behaviors are common among university students and exhibit a dose-response relationship with the severity of painful TMDs. Some behaviors were independently associated with painful TMDs, highlighting the need for further development of the OBC tool.
JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Javed Ashraf, Matti Narhi, Anna Liisa Suominen, Tuomas Saxlin
Summary: The study found that there was no significant association between temporomandibular disorders (TMD)-related pain and migraine or tension-type headaches (TTH), but muscle-related TMD pain (mTMD) may be associated with TTH. Bayesian sensitivity analysis showed that the estimates of the regression models were stable, demonstrating the validity and consistency of the estimates.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Eleni Katsikogianni, Susette Schweigert-Gabler, Johannes Krisam, Gul Orhan, Abdul Bissar, Christopher J. Lux, Marc Schmitter, Nikolaos Nikitas Giannakopoulos
Summary: The study aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of DC/TMD for TMD-related pain in schoolchildren aged 8-12 years, showing lower accuracy compared to studies in adults.
JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION
(2021)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Giuseppe Minervini, Rocco Franco, Maria Maddalena Marrapodi, Luca Fiorillo, Gabriele Cervino, Marco Cicciu
Summary: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in subjects aged 8-19 and evaluate gender differences. The results showed that out of the 1914 patients evaluated, 38.4% had TMDs. Female had a higher prevalence of TMDs compared to male.
JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Shan Shen, Mingjun Ye, Mingle Wu, Wencheng Zhou, Sanghui Xu
Summary: This study investigated the diagnostic superiority of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) over temporomandibular joint disc (TMJ) changes. The results showed that DC/TMD had lower accuracy in diagnosing abnormal articular disc position compared to MRI. Therefore, the diagnostic significance of DC/TMD examination for these two diseases is limited, and MRI examination is required simultaneously.
COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Ing-Marie Nilsson, EwaCarin Ekberg, Ambrosina Michelotti, Amal Al-Khotani, Per Alstergren, Paulo Cesar Rodrigues Conti, Justin Durham, Jean-Paul Goulet, Christian Hirsch, Stanimira Kalaykova, Flavia P. Kapos, Christopher D. King, Osamu Komiyama, Michail Koutris, Thomas List, Frank Lobbezoo, Richard Ohrbach, Tonya M. Palermo, Christopher C. Peck, Chris Penlington, Claudia Restrepo, Maria Joao Rodrigues, Sonia Sharma, Peter Svensson, Corine Visscher, Kerstin Wahlund, Roberto Rongo
Summary: This study presents comprehensive and short-form adaptations of DC/TMD for children aged 6-9 years, suitable for use in clinical and research settings. The adaptations include changes in language, questionnaires, and assessments to make them developmentally appropriate for children. Further testing is needed to ensure reliability and validity in different international settings.
JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
EwaCarin Ekberg, Ing-Marie Nilsson, Ambrosina Michelotti, Amal Al-Khotani, Per Alstergren, Paulo Cesar Rodrigues Conti, Justin Durham, Jean-Paul Goulet, Christian Hirsch, Stanimira Kalaykova, Flavia P. Kapos, Christopher D. King, Osamu Komiyama, Michail Koutris, Thomas List, Frank Lobbezoo, Richard Ohrbach, Tonya M. Palermo, Christopher C. Peck, Chris Penlington, Claudia Restrepo, Maria Joao Rodrigues, Sonia Sharma, Peter Svensson, Corine M. Visscher, Kerstin Wahlund, Roberto Rongo
Summary: This study presents comprehensive and short-form adaptations of the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) for use with adolescents in clinical and research settings. Changes were made in both the physical diagnosis (Axis I) and psychosocial assessment (Axis II), making it suitable for adolescents aged 10-19 years.
JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marcin Derwich, Bartlomiej Gorski, Elie Amm, Elzbieta Pawlowska
Summary: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a common non-dental cause of orofacial pain, and temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ OA) is a degenerative joint disease. This review found that oral glucosamine appears to be a potentially effective treatment for TMJ OA based on the literature.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Adrian Ujin Yap, Ye Cao, May Chun Mei Wong, Kai-Yuan Fu
Summary: This study examined the metric properties of the Oral Health Impact Profile for Temporomandibular Disorders (OHIP-TMD) using Factor/Rasch analyses and created a short-form version of the measure. The results showed that the OHIP-TMD demonstrated multi-dimensionality with the primary dimension consisting of nine reliable items with adequate fit to the Rasch model. This short-form version has the potential to be an effective tool for evaluating oral health-related quality of life.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Ye Cao, Adrian Ujin Yap, Jie Lei, Min-Juan Zhang, Kai-Yuan Fu
Summary: This study investigated the impact of different subtypes and chronicity of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). The results showed that painful TMDs had a greater negative impact on OHRQoL compared to nonpainful TMDs. Additionally, chronicity of TMDs only affected the OHRQoL of painful TMDs. Understanding the subtypes and chronicity of TMDs is important in assessing their impact on OHRQoL.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
E. Joury, S. Kisely, R. G. Watt, N. Ahmed, A. J. Morris, F. Fortune, K. Bhui
Summary: Poor physical health, including oral health, is a significant issue among individuals with mental disorders worldwide. The burden of oral diseases is high in this population, and it can exacerbate the personal, social, and economic impacts of mental disorders. This article summarizes the causes and relationship between mental disorders and oral diseases, reviews current evidence on interventions to reduce the burden of oral diseases, and suggests future research directions. However, effective and scalable interventions to address this issue have not yet been found. Transformative research and actions that involve biological, behavioral, and social sciences are needed to understand and tackle the complex relationship between mental disorders and oral diseases. The design and testing of complex interventions should prioritize research and be conducted in real-world settings by a transdisciplinary team. The importance of research in improving oral health and overall health in this disadvantaged group is paramount.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Lillian Boe, Perri S. Vingan, Minji Kim, Kevin K. Zhang, Danielle Rochlin, Evan Matros, Carrie Stern, Jonas A. Nelson
Summary: This study provides best practice guidelines and pitfalls of regression modeling in surgical oncology research using real working examples. Through analyzing patients who underwent breast reconstruction surgery, it was found that age, marital status, and surgical technique were significantly associated with breast health scores, while body mass index, age, surgical technique, and complications were related to the likelihood of experiencing complications.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Batu Kaya, Paul Geha, Ivan de Araujo, Iacopo Cioffi, Massieh Moayedi
Summary: This study is the first to delineate the neuroanatomical circuit from the central amygdala (CeA) to the trigeminal motor nucleus (5M) in humans. The findings provide important insights into the functional role of jaw muscle circuitry in humans and its relevance to related disorders.
HUMAN BRAIN MAPPING
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Austin Kang, Fiona Alison Firth, Joseph Antoun, Li Mei, Azam Ali, Mauro Farella
Summary: This study developed an analogue-to-digital typodont system to quantify the effects of archwire activations on individual typodont teeth in three dimensions. The results showed that different activations caused multidimensional tooth movements which should be considered in tooth movement planning.
ORTHODONTICS & CRANIOFACIAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Rheumatology
Peter Stoustrup, Cory M. Resnick, Shelly Abramowicz, Thomas K. Pedersen, Ambra Michelotti, Annelise Kuseler, Bernd Koos, Carlalberta Verna, Ellen B. Nordal, Eric J. Granquist, Josefine Mareile Halbig, Kasper D. Kristensen, Leonard B. Kaban, Linda Z. Arvidsson, Lynn Spiegel, Matthew L. Stoll, Melissa A. Lerman, Mia Glerup, Patrizia Defabianis, Paula Frid, Per Alstergren, Randy Q. Cron, Sarah Ringold, Sven Erik Norholt, Timo Peltomaki, Tore A. Larheim, Troels Herlin, Zachary S. Peacock, Christian J. Kellenberger, Marinka Twilt
Summary: This study aimed to develop interdisciplinary recommendations for the management of orofacial manifestations of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and to create a future research agenda for the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthritis in children with JIA. The recommendations were developed through online surveying, literature review, consensus meetings, and Delphi study iterations. Twelve recommendations and a future research agenda were outlined, filling an important gap in current clinical practice.
ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
D. Makar, A. Nazemi, S. G. Gong, N. Bhardwaj, R. De Guzman, B. J. Sessle, I. Cioffi
Summary: This study aimed to develop a new rodent model of masticatory muscle ischaemia and investigate its effects on mechanosensitivity and cellular features of the masseter and temporalis muscles. Results showed that MDTs were increased and tissue degenerative changes occurred in the right muscles after ECA ligation. These findings support the use of this model for studying the pathophysiologic mechanisms of masticatory muscle ischaemia in larger investigations.
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Ing-Marie Nilsson, EwaCarin Ekberg, Ambrosina Michelotti, Amal Al-Khotani, Per Alstergren, Paulo Cesar Rodrigues Conti, Justin Durham, Jean-Paul Goulet, Christian Hirsch, Stanimira Kalaykova, Flavia P. Kapos, Christopher D. King, Osamu Komiyama, Michail Koutris, Thomas List, Frank Lobbezoo, Richard Ohrbach, Tonya M. Palermo, Christopher C. Peck, Chris Penlington, Claudia Restrepo, Maria Joao Rodrigues, Sonia Sharma, Peter Svensson, Corine Visscher, Kerstin Wahlund, Roberto Rongo
Summary: This study presents comprehensive and short-form adaptations of DC/TMD for children aged 6-9 years, suitable for use in clinical and research settings. The adaptations include changes in language, questionnaires, and assessments to make them developmentally appropriate for children. Further testing is needed to ensure reliability and validity in different international settings.
JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Darren Wang, Fiona Firth, Florence Bennani, Mauro Farella, Li Mei
Summary: This study compared the immediate three-dimensional changes in perioral soft tissues and the impact on speech induced by clear aligners and fixed appliances. It was found that clear aligners caused greater changes in the vertical plane, while fixed appliances caused greater changes in the sagittal plane. Both appliances had an effect on speech.
ORTHODONTICS & CRANIOFACIAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Rosaria Bucci, Roberto Rongo, Benedetta Zunino, Ambrosina Michelotti, Paolo Bucci, Giulio Alessandri-Bonetti, Serena Incerti-Parenti, Vincenzo D'Anto
Summary: Orthodontic treatment in growing individuals is recommended for correcting transverse maxillary deficiency and mandibular retrusion. This systematic review examined the effects of orthodontic procedures on apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and oxygen saturation (SaO2) in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The findings showed that interceptive orthodontic treatments such as rapid maxillary expansion (RME) and mandibular advancement (MAA) resulted in significant reductions in AHI and improvements in SaO2. However, further research and careful monitoring are needed to support the use of orthodontic treatment as an elective option for OSA.
SLEEP MEDICINE REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Melissa Borrelli, Adele Corcione, Roberto Rongo, Elena Cantone, Iris Scala, Dario Bruzzese, Stefano Martina, Pietro Strisciuglio, Ambrosina Michelotti, Francesca Santamaria
Summary: A comprehensive evaluation of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in children with Down syndrome (DS) revealed a high prevalence of sleep problems and enlarged tonsils and adenoids. Accompanied by orthodontic examination, overnight polygraphy (PG) identified OSA in a significant proportion of DS children, with moderate-severe cases showing higher levels of oxygen desaturation. The study highlights the importance of a coordinated multidisciplinary approach, including PG, in the diagnosis and management of OSA in DS.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Myllymaki Emmi, Heikinheimo Kaisa, Suominen Auli, Evalahti Marjut, Michelotti Ambra, Svedstrom-Oristo Anna-Liisa, Rice P. David
Summary: This study aimed to determine the impact of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment on symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). The findings suggest that crossbite is associated with self-reported TMJ sounds, while orthodontic treatment does not affect the number of symptoms.
JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Alessandro Bracci, Frank Lobbezoo, Anna Colonna, Steven Bender, Paulo C. R. Conti, Alona Emodi-Perlman, Birgitta Haeggman-Henrikson, Gary D. D. Klasser, Ambra Michelotti, Gilles J. J. Lavigne, Peter Svensson, Jari Ahlberg, Daniele Manfredini
Summary: This study aims to define clinically oriented research routes for assessing awake bruxism (AB), in order to better evaluate and manage the full spectrum of bruxism. Assessment of AB can be done through non-instrumental and instrumental approaches. Research should focus on characterizing different AB activities and improving data reliability and validity.
JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Roberto Rongo, Ambrosina Michelotti, Thomas Klit Pedersen, Cory M. Resnick, Peter Stoustrup
Summary: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a common inflammatory rheumatic disease in children that can affect any joint, including the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). TMJ arthritis can cause skeletal deformity and malocclusion, as well as pain and limited jaw movement. This article discusses the role of orthodontists in diagnosing and treating JIA patients with TMJ involvement.
ORTHODONTICS & CRANIOFACIAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Li Mei, Austin Kang, Carrol Jin, Mauro Farella
Summary: This study designed an orthodontic tooth brushing technique for patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances and compared its effectiveness with the traditional modified Bass technique. The results showed that the new orthodontic tooth brushing technique significantly reduced plaque index in patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances, especially in the gingival and interproximal areas.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DENTAL HYGIENE
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Anna Colonna, Alessandro Bracci, Jari Ahlberg, Mariana Barbosa Camara-Souza, Rosaria Bucci, Paulo Cesar Rodrigues Conti, Ricardo Dias, Alona Emodi-Perlmam, Riccardo Favero, Birgitta Haggman-Henrikson, Ambrosina Michelotti, Laura Nykanen, Nikola Stanisic, Efraim Winocur, Frank Lobbezoo, Daniele Manfredini
Summary: The recent use of ecological momentary assessment (EMA) smartphone-based strategies has allowed researchers to gather interesting data on the frequency of awake bruxism (AB) behaviors in natural environments. This systematic review identified 8 English-language studies that assessed AB behaviors using smartphone-based EMA. The results showed that AB behaviors ranged from 28.3% to 40% over one week using the same smartphone app, while a different EMA approach via WhatsApp reported an AB frequency of 58.6%. Despite methodological limitations, these studies provide a groundwork for future research on the epidemiology of awake bruxism behaviors.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Selene Barone, Alessandro Antonelli, Tecla Bocchino, Lucia Cevidanes, Ambra Michelotti, Amerigo Giudice
Summary: This study analyzed the therapeutic approaches for treating impacted mandibular second molars (M2M). The results showed that both orthodontic and surgical treatments have a high success rate, allowing clinicians to choose the best treatment method based on individual cases.
JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Priscilla Lee Xie En, O. SoYeon, Najwa Nawarah Mohamad Nor, Li Mei, Mauro Farella, Sabarinath Prasad
Summary: This study aimed to identify the dietary preferences and experiences of patients undergoing fixed appliance (FA) treatment, in order to develop evidence-based dietary guidelines. The study found that lollies, apples, and nuts frequently caused problems with FA, and the most common reason for avoiding certain foods was concern about appliance breakage, followed by pain and sensitivity. Approximately a quarter of the sample reported negative effects on eating behaviors due to FA, causing pain and discomfort during eating.
APOS TRENDS IN ORTHODONTICS
(2023)
