TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS

This study compared two methods for planning a jaw splint treatment for people with a specific jaw joint problem where the disc slips out of place but can pop back in. Twenty patients were randomly assigned to either get a splint planned using traditional methods or using a new d…

This study tested whether injections made from a patient's own blood (called I-PRF) could help people with jaw joint problems. The treatment was given to 49 adults who had jaw pain or limited jaw movement that didn't improve with standard therapies. Researchers measured changes i…

This study tested if adding low-level laser therapy to a self-care program helps people with jaw joint (TMJ) pain. It involved 66 adults with recent jaw pain. Researchers compared laser treatment to a standard mouthguard and self-care advice to see which better reduced pain and i…

This small study compared two different injection treatments for painful jaw joint problems that cause clicking, pain, and limited mouth opening. Twenty patients received either a Botox injection into a jaw muscle or a platelet-rich fibrin injection directly into the joint space.…

This study looked back at medical records to see if children who broke a front tooth also had changes in their jaw joint. Researchers compared 3D scans from 42 injured kids to scans from 25 kids without injury. The goal was to understand if this common trauma causes hidden jaw pr…

This study aimed to understand how certain personality traits, unexplained physical symptoms, and feelings of social support are connected to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, which cause jaw pain and difficulty chewing. Researchers compared 90 adults with TMJ disorders to…

This study aimed to understand how common restless legs syndrome is in people with jaw joint (TMJ) disorders and how it affects their sleep and quality of life. Researchers compared 102 adults with TMJ disorders to a similar group without jaw problems. They used questionnaires to…

This study aimed to understand how a common jaw joint problem (TMJ dysfunction) affects a person's body awareness, pain sensitivity, and sense of joint position. Researchers compared 60 young adults, some with and some without the jaw condition, using questionnaires and physical …

This study aimed to understand how common jaw joint problems are among university students. Researchers surveyed 600 students to see if certain oral habits, food choices, or eating behaviors might be linked to jaw pain and dysfunction. The goal was to gather information that coul…