Novel Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches to Temporomandibular Dysfunction: A Narrative Review

Autor: Brendan Moxley, William Stevens, Joel Sneed, Craig Pearl
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Life, Vol 13, Iss 9, p 1808 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 13091808
2075-1729
DOI: 10.3390/life13091808
Popis: Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is a burgeoning area of study within the dental field. TMD is caused by abnormalities in the temporomandibular joint or muscles of mastication and can lead to pain, loss of function, and other complications. As this area of patient care receives increased focus, the ability to accurately diagnose TMD becomes paramount. The aim of this review is to summarize novel diagnostic and therapeutic techniques that have been proposed within the last approximately 3 years in order to inform readers of the cutting-edge advances in the field of TMD diagnosis and management, while also analyzing the clinical relevance of each study. A PubMed search was completed on 1 March 2023, using MeSH terms related to TMD diagnosis and treatment. The search yielded seven articles that pertained to the aim of this review article. The main findings from each study are summarized in this review article. These novel methods of diagnosing and treating TMD may improve our ability to assess and treat patients suffering from TMD.
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