TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS

This study looked at whether injecting a special blood product (I-PRF) into the jaw joint can help people with TMJ disorders who have pain or trouble opening their mouth. 49 adults received the injections. Researchers measured pain levels and how wide they could open their mouth …

This study tested two different injections for people with a painful jaw joint condition called TMJ internal derangement. Twenty patients received either Botox into a jaw muscle or platelet-rich fibrin (a concentrate from their own blood) into the joint space. Researchers measure…

This study tested 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 muscle pain took part. The treatment aimed to ease symptoms, not cure t…

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 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 18-25. The goal was to better understand TMJ problems beyond just pa…

This study looked back at 67 children to see if a broken front tooth from an injury also affects the jaw joint (TMJ). Researchers compared 3D X-ray scans from kids with tooth fractures to scans from kids without jaw problems. They measured joint spaces and pain levels. The goal w…

This study examined 600 university students to understand how common jaw joint disorders (TMD) are and what habits might be linked to them. Researchers looked at oral habits like teeth grinding, what students eat, and their eating behaviors. The goal was to find possible risk fac…

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

This completed study from Cairo University looked at 68 adults with chronic jaw pain and forward head posture. Researchers measured head angle and jaw function to see if they were related. No treatment was given—the goal was simply to understand the connection.

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…