TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDER (TMD)

This study tests whether a special light therapy (photobiomodulation) can reduce pain and improve jaw function in people with myofascial temporomandibular disorder (TMD), a condition causing muscle pain in the face and jaw. About 140 adults will be split into three groups: light …

This study tests whether a special omega-3 supplement can reduce pain in adults with chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD), a condition causing jaw pain. One hundred participants will take either the supplement or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes i…

This study looks at whether a specially trained physical therapist can diagnose jaw disorders (like TMJ) as accurately as an oral surgeon. 70 people with jaw pain will be checked by both a physical therapist and a surgeon, and their diagnoses will be compared. The goal is to see …

This study will observe 300 people with long-term jaw and face muscle pain (TMD) to see how psychological factors relate to their physical symptoms. Participants will fill out questionnaires about their pain and other body symptoms. The goal is to better understand the role of me…

This study looks at how a common jaw joint problem (TMJ disc displacement) might be connected to changes in the neck bones. Researchers will use X-rays and MRIs to measure the shape and posture of the upper neck vertebrae in 115 people with TMJ issues. The goal is to better under…

This study aims to translate the Helkimo Clinical Dysfunction Index, a tool used to assess jaw joint problems, into Turkish and check if it is reliable and accurate. Researchers will test it on 48 Turkish-speaking adults with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) by comparing it with …

This study compares how well people with chronic jaw pain (TMD) and healthy volunteers can detect thin foils placed between their teeth. Researchers will test 80 participants to see if TMD reduces bite sensitivity. The goal is to better understand how jaw pain affects daily funct…