The role of mouthguards in preventing temporomandibular joint injuries during contact sports: a prospective study - Singarapu R, Panneerselvam E, Balasubramaniam S, Nakkeeran KP, Ramanathan M, Vb KR.
OBJECTIVES: Injuries to the maxillofacial region during contact sports is a well-known issue. Protective measures have been advised to prevent and reduce these problems. Awareness regarding the role of mouthguards in preventing temporomandibular joint (TMJ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Mouth 'On Fire': Help for the Often Misdiagnosed Condition TMD
There's a type of pain in the mouth and face that includes over 30 types of temporomandibular disorders, called TMDs, and they're hard to diagnose, leaving some patients on a long quest to find relief. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - May 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Temporomandibular disorders in children and adolescents: A review
Conclusion: TMD frequently affect children and adolescents. Therefore, for prevention purposes, an examination of the masticatory system should be included in the dental check-up. Early diagnosis is essential in order to limit effects on their growth, development, and quality of life. TMD management is not currently validated for children and adolescents. Noninvasive and reversible care should be preferred. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - May 10, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
What Causes Parotitis?
Discussion
The salivary glands are important for creating saliva which helps with taste, digestion, oral health, and speech. Salivary gland problems are not that common but can be painful, annoying or herald potential systemic diseases. The parotid gland is the largest salivary gland lying anterior to the ear within the cheek structures. There are 2 lobes (superficial and deep) and the facial nerve runs between them. The salivary duct opens adjacent to the upper second molar. Infections are the most common cause of parotitis with mumps being the most commonly associated infection especially in unimmunized patients.
Patient...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 10, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Jennifer Lopez and Meghan Markle are said to get the inside of their mouths massaged to reduce jaw pain and fine lines. But does it work?
Cassie Milam’s dentist told her that without a night guard she ran the risk of grinding her teeth to a pulp. While the guard prevented damage from her TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorders), they didn’t alleviate the tension or pain in her jaw. But the 37-year-old mother of four learned about a…#cassiemilams #tmj #milam #houston #esthetician #buccal #jenniferlopez #meghanmarkle #tiktok #diy (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Administered its Oral Certifying Examination to Over 400 Candidates in 2023
ABOMS announced the second-largest administration of its Oral Certifying Examination in the history of the organization.CHICAGO, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) has successfully administered the Oral Certifying Examination to a near-record number of candidates from January 30, 2023 to February 3, 2023, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Examining a total of 410 candidates, this marks the second largest administration in ABOMS history, indicating the increasing demand for board certification in oral and maxillofacial surgery.The ABOMS Or...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 28, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Whiplash-associated temporomandibular disorders: a review article - Al-Ani Z.
Data from the literature on temporomandibular disorder (TMD) amplification or exacerbation in whiplash injuries is quite discordant. Substantial controversy exists regarding the incidence, prevalence, proposed mechanism of injury, clinical characteristics,... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Comparison of a noncustom vs custom mandibular advancement device to treat obstructive sleep apnea
This study suggests promise for the use of noncustom fabricated appliances as a trial device, but more long-term research on side effects and patient compliance must be conducted, especially given the conflicting research in this area.6–9 In practice, when noncustom appliances are used, they should be utilized in the short term only and not as a replacement for custom-fabricated, long-term oral appliances. A qualified dentist should always supervise oral appliance therapy, as they are trained to minimize side effects as well as manage side effects that may arise. If a noncustom fabricated appliance is provided, the quali...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 3, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Temporomandibular disorders as a risk factor for suicidal behavior: a systematic review - Dibello V, Panza F, Mori G, Ballini A, Di Cosola M, Lozupone M, Dibello A, Santarcangelo F, Vertucci V, Dioguardi M, Cantore S.
BACKGROUND: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of common musculoskeletal dysfunctions that affect the temporomandibular joint or masticatory muscles and related structures or are expressed as a clinical combination of these two factors. The etio... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Research Methods, Surveillance and Codes, Models Source Type: news
Study Evaluates Risk for Blindness From PRP Injections Study Evaluates Risk for Blindness From PRP Injections
The review identified seven patients who experienced unilateral vision loss or impairment following PRP injections in different parts of the face, or the temporomandibular joint.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - October 7, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
When is Bruxism Bad?
Discussion
Bruxism “is a masticatory muscle activity that may occur during sleep ([sleep bruxism, SB] characterized as rhythmic or non-rhythmic) and/or wakefulness ([awake bruxism, AB] characterized as repetitive or sustained tooth contact and/or by bracing or thrusting the mandible.)” Bruxism was first described in 1907. Bruxism studies are quite variable in their results given the lack of standardized diagnostic methods.
Patients or family members will often report tooth grinding noises, and on physical examination there will be abnormal tooth wear, tooth mobility, hypertrophy of the masseter muscles and othe...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - September 19, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Why You ’ re Grinding Your Teeth —And How to Stop
One morning around week six of the COVID-19 lockdown, I woke up to discover I’d gnashed a molar-sized crack down the back of my night guard, the device I wear to protect my teeth from the grinding I do in my sleep. I’d worn the acrylic barrier every night for years with minimal erosion, but suddenly I’d gnawed right through it. Like many Americans who have spent the last few years wondering where the stress and fear building up in their bodies could possibly go, the answer turned out to be my mouth.
Since 2020, dentists and other oral health professionals around the world have recorded a sharp uptick in t...
Source: TIME: Health - September 8, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Haley Weiss Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 freelance healthscienceclimate Mental Health Sleep Source Type: news
Intermediate cervical plexus block for refractory bilateral facial pain from a whiplash injury in 3 patients: a case report - Lee H, Simpson L, Niraj G.
Bilateral facial pain is associated with temporomandibular joint dysfunction and rarely, trigeminal neuralgia. In the absence of clinical and radiological signs, a diagnosis of persistent idiopathic facial pain is often made. Standard management of persist... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 15, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Menopause Symptoms Correlate With Temporomandibular Disorder Pain
MONDAY, May 16, 2022 -- Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)-induced pain and menopausal symptoms are correlated, according to a study published May 10 in Menopause.
Alessandra Pucci Mantelli Galhardo, Ph.D., from Universidade de São Paulo in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 16, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Frequency and pattern of outpatient dental visits during the COVID-19 pandemic at hospital and community clinics
Conclusions: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the frequency of dental visits decreased specifically during lockdown. Patients with complicated problems requiring urgent treatments mainly visited dental clinics. Reduced access to care was observed primarily among socially disadvantaged groups.Practical implications: Although guidelines and related recommendations have been effective in restoring the compromised dental system during the COVID-19 pandemic, additional modifications are needed to promote in-person visits to improve the oral health status of patients (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 8, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
