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The effect of premolar extraction on temporomandibular joint disorders
L. Eslamian ,
Volume 15, Issue 4 (1-2003)
Abstract
According to researches, premolar extraction and anterior teeth retraction result in temporomandibular joint disorder due to posterior position of mandible. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of premolar extraction on TMJ disorder. In this interventiond study, 4 groups (10 patients for each group) were treated.They were classified as 1- non extraction, 2- extraction of two upper first premolars, 3- extraction of four first premolars, 4- combined extraction groups. Helkimo scores were evaluated before treatment, after treatment, one and two years after treatment. The results were analyzed with ANOVA and paired t-test. At the end of the treatment and two years after treatment in comparison with before treatment, Helkimo score had Significant differentce in all groups (PO.001). In the second year after debanding in comparison with the first year after debanding, no significant differences were seen in each group. No significant difference was seen between the four groups in the final appraisal of TMD. It seems that extraction had no adverse effect on TMD.
The efficacy of treatment performed for temporomandibular joint patients at dental school of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Sahebi Majid , Hajizadeh Moslem ,
Volume 27, Issue 4 (1-2015)
Abstract

  Background and Aims: Temporomandibular joint disorders are common problems among patients referring to dental schools and clinics. However appropriate treatment modalities are performed for the TMD patients in dental school, the results and success rate of these treatments are not studied distinctly. The aims of this study was to determine the treatment performed for temporomandibular patients at the TMJ department of Tehran University dental school in 2010-11 .

  Materials and Methods: In a descriptive cross-sectional trial, 85 TMD patients treated at the TMJ department of Tehran University dental school were examined at least 3 months after the treatments. The patients demographic data ,TMD signs and symptoms and the improvements occurred in TMD disorder were determined (complete, partial and no improvement). The patients satisfaction regarding the treatment results were investigated and data were analyzed regarding the presence of different TMD signs and symptoms before and after the treatment using Mann-Whitney U test .

  Results: TMJ pain (35 cases, 42.2%), click (33 cases, 39.8%) and muscle tenderness (26 cases, 31.3%) were the most prevalent obtained signs and symptoms. The mean age of the patients were 32.3 years old while females were the predominant group (72 cases vs.11 one). 44 individuals (53.0%) were treated by splint, 11 ones (13.3%) with anterior repositioning splint and 17 individuals (92.5%) were managed by physiotherapy plus splint. 65 patients (87.3%) were satisfied with the results and 16 ones (19.3%) were not. After the treatment, patients with TMJ pain (P<0.001) and muscle tenderness (P<0.001) showed significantly lower satisfaction than that of patients with no signs. No other significant differences were noted between patients satisfaction regarding the presence of TMD signs and symptoms (P>0.05) .

  Conclusion: The results showed that the treatments presented for the TMD patients at Tehran University dental school were successful and most patients received satisfactory treatment.


Investigating the features of facial-oral pain in multiple sclerosis patients referred to Iran MS Association and Iran MS Research Center
Neda Omidpanah, Mohammad Esmi, Farzan Soltani,
Volume 37, Issue 0 (3-2024)
Abstract
Background and Aims: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease. Oral manifestations in these patients include paralysis or spasm of facial muscles, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ), trigeminal neuralgia, dysphagia, or dysarthria. The aim of the study was to investigate the characteristics of orofacial pain in patients with MS.
Materials and Methods: The current cross-sectional study was conducted on 250 patients with a definite diagnosis of MS referred to Iran MS Association and Iran MS Research Center. The patients were in the age group of 17 to 57 years and were selected completely randomly. Data were obtained based on two checklists and clinical examination. Finally, DC/TMD criterion was used to check TMD problems. Then the data was analyzed by SPSS version 26 software and by Fisher's Test.
Results: The prevalence of MS disease was higher in women and the average age of patients was 37 years and the average duration of MS disease among patients was 8 years. The most common pain was related to shooting and shock-like pain with a frequency of 40.4% and the lowest quality was related to dull and diffuse pain with a frequency of 5.3%. In total, 24.5% of patients with buccal-oral pain had TMD, and in this case, the DC/TMD criterion was used.
Conclusion:  Temporomandibular disorders and shooting and shock-like pains are usually observed in a number of patients with MS.  As a result, dentists should be aware of the presence of these pains in the patient, the pain trigger, and the drugs used by the patients, in order to provide medical services and being aware of drug interactions.

Assessing the relationship between temporomandibular joint disorder symptoms and sleep quality in dental students
Mahnaz Hatami, Fariman Abdolahi, Fatemeh Owlia,
Volume 38, Issue 0 (4-2025)
Abstract
Background and Aims: Sleep quality may be a predictive factor for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) compared to other risk factors. Patients with TMD may experience quality-of-life problems such as sleep disorders and orofacial pain. Timely diagnosis of TMD can halt its progression in the initial stages and reduce its severity. This study aimed to investigate the frequency and severity of temporomandibular joint disorders and their co-occurrence with sleep quality among dental students in Yazd in 2023.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted among 211 students at the Yazd Dental School. The Fonseca and PSQI questionnaires were used to determine the severity of TMD and sleep quality, respectively. Clinical examination was conducted to assess the symptoms of TMD. Additionally, demographic information such as gender, marital status, and place of residence was recorded. The data were analyzed using chi-square and t-tests.
Results: The final analysis was performed on 211 individuals, comprising 118 males (56%) and 93 females (44%). Among all the participants, 204 individuals (83.88%) had at least one symptom of TMD.  The participants' most prevalent symptoms were jaw sounds, midline deviation, pain, and mouth opening limitation. There was no significant difference in the frequency of TMD symptoms, jaw sounds, jaw deviation, and limitation in opening, based on gender. Similarly, the prevalence and severity of TMD and their symptoms showed no significant association with residence or marital status (P>0.05). Although, a correlation was observed between the poor sleep quality and the severity of TMD, no association was found between the presence of TMD symptoms and poor sleep quality (P>0.05).
Conclusion: While, the frequency of TMD symptoms did not differ significantly between genders, the severity of TMD and jaw pain was significantly higher among female students. Individuals with poor sleep quality exhibited significantly higher severe degree of TMD.

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