TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS

This study tested whether injecting a patient's own blood product (I-PRF) into the jaw joint could ease pain and improve jaw movement in people with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. 49 adults with TMJ pain or limited jaw opening received the injections. The main goals wer…

This study looked at whether low-level laser therapy, combined with a self-care program, can reduce pain and improve jaw movement in people with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. 66 adults with recent jaw or facial muscle pain took part. Researchers measured pain levels, n…

This study tested two treatments for jaw joint pain (TMJ) in 20 adults. One group got Botox injections into a jaw muscle, the other got platelet-rich fibrin (a substance made from their own blood) injected into the joint. Researchers measured pain, jaw movement, and joint sounds …

This study tested a new way to design mouth splints for people with a common jaw joint problem (TMJ disc displacement). 20 adults received either a splint made using the new VTO method or a traditional one. Researchers checked jaw function and mood over 3 months to see if the new…

This study looked at how certain personality traits, physical symptoms without clear cause, and social support relate to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, which cause jaw pain and difficulty chewing. Researchers compared 90 adults with TMJ disorders to healthy volunteers u…

This study looked at how temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect a person's sense of body position, pain sensitivity, and overall body awareness. Researchers measured these factors in 60 young adults aged 18 to 25. The goal was to better understand TMJ problems beyond just…

This study surveyed 600 university students to find out how common jaw joint disorders (TMD) are and whether oral habits, diet, and eating behaviors play a role. Participants filled out questionnaires about their jaw symptoms, habits like teeth grinding, and what they eat. The go…

This study measured how common restless legs syndrome is in people with temporomandibular joint (jaw) disorders and whether it impacts sleep quality. Researchers compared 102 adults with and without jaw problems using questionnaires. The goal was to better understand the connecti…

This study looked at 68 adults with chronic jaw joint problems to see if the angle of their head (forward head posture) is linked to their jaw pain. Researchers measured head posture from photos and jaw function with a special tool. The goal was to understand the connection, not …

This study looked at 67 children to see if a broken front tooth from an injury can cause hidden changes in the jaw joint (TMJ). Researchers used special 3D X-rays (CBCT) to measure joint spaces and check for pain. The goal was to understand these changes better, not to test a new…