Halil Erdem Özel, Buket Pala Mutlu, Mehmet Birol Özel
{"title":"Cephalometric analysis in adults with tympanic membrane atelectasis.","authors":"Halil Erdem Özel, Buket Pala Mutlu, Mehmet Birol Özel","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2023.2257533","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08869634.2023.2257533","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to examine craniofacial morphology (CFM) with cephalometric radiographs in adults with tympanic membrane atelectasis (TMA).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 50 patients (study group) were included and standardized lateral and anteroposterior cephalograms were performed. The control group consisted of 50 patients. Anteroposterior cephalograms were compared with the normative data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant increase in vertical and decrease in horizontal linear measurements were observed in lateral and anteroposterior cephalograms respectively. Except for the facial axis, the angular measurements were not statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Cephalometric data indicate a narrow and elongated but nearly proportional CFM for patients with TMA.</p>","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"361-367"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41142917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"\"The emperor's new clothes\" - Reflections on the ethics of second opinions in the TMD field.","authors":"Charles S Greene","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2024.2397326","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08869634.2024.2397326","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"173-174"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142121153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Irene Serafim, Sigmar Rode, Sérgio Lopes, Wagner Oliveira, Sérgio Pinho, Ertty Silva, Efraim Winocur, Miguel Meira E Cruz
{"title":"Impact of bruxism on craniomandibular morphology: A cone-beam computed tomographic study.","authors":"Irene Serafim, Sigmar Rode, Sérgio Lopes, Wagner Oliveira, Sérgio Pinho, Ertty Silva, Efraim Winocur, Miguel Meira E Cruz","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2022.2139334","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08869634.2022.2139334","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The main goal of this work was to address craniomorphological characteristics of patients with bruxism when compared to those without bruxism using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Seventy CBCT images of an equal number (n = 35) of orthodontic patients with and without bruxism (age range, 18-44 years) were retrospectively analyzed. Sagittal evaluation, mandibular shape, and skeletal asymmetry were systematically assessed in both groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant differences (<i>p</i> < 0.05) were observed between groups for Right Articular Fossa (AF) - Axial Plane (AP) and Left AF - AP (B > NB), Right Gonial Angle (GA), Left GA, Sella-Nasion and Occlusal Plane (B < NB). Age (13%), Condyle-Gonion (18%), AF to AP (67%), and Mental-AP (16%) had the greatest impact on bruxers.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In this study, the CBCT 3D image showed significant differences in craniofacial morphology, particularly in the mandibular structure of bruxers compared with non-bruxers.</p>","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"328-338"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9299090","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Diego Fernandez-Vial, Ian Boggero, Sara Pasha, Fernanda Yanez-Regonesi, Eduardo Vazquez-Delgado, Jeffrey Okeson, Isabel Moreno-Hay
{"title":"Efficacy of the NOA® mandibular advancement device in the management of obstructive sleep apnea: A cohort study.","authors":"Diego Fernandez-Vial, Ian Boggero, Sara Pasha, Fernanda Yanez-Regonesi, Eduardo Vazquez-Delgado, Jeffrey Okeson, Isabel Moreno-Hay","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2025.2461657","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08869634.2025.2461657","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To evaluate the efficacy, compliance, and side effects of the NOA® device compared to other mandibular advancement devices (MADs) in managing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty-three participants using the NOA® device were evaluated based on apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) reduction (criterion I: >50% reduction of AHI or criterion II: residual AHI < 5 events/hour), compliance, temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), and patient-reported side effects. These data were compared to retrospective data of 59 patients receiving a different MAD.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results showed that the NOA® device was effective in 78.8% (criterion 1) and 90.9% (criterion 2) of cases, requiring less mandibular advancement than other MADs. Participants used the device for an average of 6.94 ± 0.97 hours per night. Significant improvements were noted in morning headaches, sleep bruxism, and nocturnal urination.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The NOA® device demonstrated high efficacy, improved patient-reported outcomes, and caused no significant side effects or issues. It required less mandibular advancement than other devices and had high patient compliance.</p>","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143434430","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ian Young, James Dunning, Firas Mourad, James Escaloni, Paul Bliton, César Fernández-de-Las-Peñas
{"title":"Clinimetric analysis of the visual analogue scale and pain free mouth opening in patients with muscular temporomandibular disorder.","authors":"Ian Young, James Dunning, Firas Mourad, James Escaloni, Paul Bliton, César Fernández-de-Las-Peñas","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2025.2464227","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08869634.2025.2464227","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Perform a clinimetric analysis of the visual analogue scale (VAS) and active pain-free mouth opening (PFMO) in patients with muscular temporomandibular disorder (mTMD).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong> Reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient=ICC), construct validity, responsiveness (area under the curve=AUC), minimal detectable change (MDC), and minimal clinically important difference (MCID) values were calculated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The VAS-24hr (ICC=0.59), VAS-7day (ICC= 0.54), and PFMO (ICC=0.86) exhibited acceptable reliability. Both the VAS (AUC=0.96) and PFMO (AUC=0.87) exhibited a high level of responsiveness. The MCID was 15.5mm (VAS-24 and VAS-7day) and 3.5mm (PFMO) in the improved group; and 27.5mm (VAS-24), 21mm (VAS-7day), and 6.6mm (PFMO) in the much-improved group. The MDC was 9.6mm (VAS-24), 9.5mm (VAS-7day), and 6.1mm (PFMO). All outcomes demonstrated strong construct validity (Pearson's r; p<0.001) .</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>All three outcome measures demonstrated acceptable clinimetric properties in patients with mTMD at the 3-month follow-up. The MCID lies outside measurement error in all outcomes in the much-improved group. .</p>","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143384232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniel J Rinchuse, Andrea Boggio, Mauro Cozzani, Antonio Manni, Giorgio Gastaldi, Jean-Marc E Choufani
{"title":"The sacrosanct canine: Considerations for the extraction of severely displaced, or impacted maxillary canine(s).","authors":"Daniel J Rinchuse, Andrea Boggio, Mauro Cozzani, Antonio Manni, Giorgio Gastaldi, Jean-Marc E Choufani","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2025.2454732","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08869634.2025.2454732","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The maxillary canines have long been considered critical for dental function and aesthetics, with traditional practice prioritizing their preservation and alignment. However, this view often stems from outdated teachings rather than evidence-based principles, since there is no scientific support for the concept of canine-protected occlusion. Therefore, this commentary paper provides justification for extraction of severely impacted maxillary canines with first premolar substitution.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In cases of severely impacted maxillary canines, orthodontic alignment may be associated with higher morbidity, unpredictable outcomes, prolonged treatment times, and increased patient burden. As an alternative, extracting the impacted canines and substituting the first premolars offers a viable, efficient solution that can achieve functional and aesthetic outcomes with fewer complications.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This paper challenges traditional perspectives on the management of impacted canines, advocating for an evidence-based approach that prioritizes patient-centered care.</p>","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143124272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sara Samur Erguven, Neda Hasanoglu Erbasar, Kevser Sancak Tutunculer, Emre Serdar Atalay, Çağlar Soylu
{"title":"Exploring postural dynamics and cervical functions in temporomandibular disorder patients: A comprehensive evaluation.","authors":"Sara Samur Erguven, Neda Hasanoglu Erbasar, Kevser Sancak Tutunculer, Emre Serdar Atalay, Çağlar Soylu","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2025.2461660","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08869634.2025.2461660","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate several postural parameters and upper cervical functions in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients diagnosed with different subtypes of TMD and healthy individuals without complaints of TMD were evaluated for pain, functional limitation, and anxiety by validated instruments. For evaluating upper cervical functions and postural parameters, cervical joint range of motion, cervical performance test, tragus wall distance, hamstring flexibility measurement, and measurement of the sacrum angle were recorded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Pain and jaw functional limitation scores were statistically higher in all groups with TMD. Patients with internal derangement and myofascial pain were significantly linked to a severe limiting of functions, higher anxiety, and depression scores. Postural parameters and cervical functions were similar between groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although postural parameters and cervical functions remained unaffected, parameters such as pain, anxiety, and functional limitation that may affect the quality of life were related to unfavorable values in the TMD groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143082089","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R C Souza, Cmc Gandara, J M Serra-Negra, C M Almeida-Leite
{"title":"Unraveling the relationship between facial neuropathic conditions and pain, sleep, chronotypes, bruxism, and psychosocial factors.","authors":"R C Souza, Cmc Gandara, J M Serra-Negra, C M Almeida-Leite","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2025.2449595","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08869634.2025.2449595","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This cross-sectional study evaluated associations between sleep disorders, pain, bruxism, and chronotypes in patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) or post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) in orofacial area.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Ninety-four subjects (25 TN, 14 PHN, 55 controls) were evaluated for pain, sleep, chronotype, anxiety, depression, oral behaviors, and lifestyle by validated instruments. Bruxism was assessed by self-report. Between-group comparisons and associations using correlation and regression analysis were made.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>TN patients had more sleep disorders and depressive symptoms and poorer lifestyles. Morningness was more common in PHN. Pain and anxiety were correlated with lower sleep quality and oral risk behaviors, mainly in TN. Worse lifestyle in both groups was correlated to anxiety and depression, and morningness was correlated to better lifestyle in TN. No association was observed of sleep or awake bruxism with lifestyle, anxiety, or depression.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>TN patients are more vulnerable to sleep disorders and psychosocial impacts of pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143069823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A personal perspective on the association between bruxism and dental occlusion.","authors":"Frank Lobbezoo","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2025.2453378","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08869634.2025.2453378","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143017173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Linda Sangalli, Ella West-Pelak, Lisa Knecht-Sabres, Fernanda Yanez-Regonesi, Nikkita Madhu, Melisa Alabsy, Divya Kohli, Anna Alessandri-Bonetti
{"title":"Sex and academic stage differences in work-related musculoskeletal disorders pain among dental students. A cross-center cross-sectional study.","authors":"Linda Sangalli, Ella West-Pelak, Lisa Knecht-Sabres, Fernanda Yanez-Regonesi, Nikkita Madhu, Melisa Alabsy, Divya Kohli, Anna Alessandri-Bonetti","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2025.2451272","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08869634.2025.2451272","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Dental professionals are highly vulnerable to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD). As females, who are more prone to WMSD, represent a growing proportion of the dental workforce, this study explored sex differences in WMSD-pain prevalence among dental students, and differentiated it between preclinical and clinical students.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A multi-center cross-sectional study was conducted among dental students at three U.S. dental schools. An anonymous survey assessed prevalence of WMSD pain over the last 12 months and 7 days using the Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire. Sex and academic stage differences were analyzed with independent t-tests and chi-square, adjusted for demographics and occupational habits (working hours, self-reported ergonomics, loupes, sport engagement) with ANCOVA.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 175 students (26.6±3.6 years, 66.9% females), 93.7% and 57.7% reported WMSD-pain in the past 12 months and 7 days, respectively. Females scored higher than males in pain intensity (<i>p</i>=.025), WMSD-pain prevalence in the past 7 days (<i>p</i>=.006), and number of painful body sites in the past 12 months (<i>p</i>=.006) and 7 days (<i>p</i><.001). Clinical students had higher WMSD-pain prevalence (<i>p</i><.001) and number of painful body sites (<i>p</i><.001) in the past 7 days than preclinical students. Differences remained significant only among females.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A high prevalence of WMSD-pain was evident in dental students, with significant sex and academic stage differences.</p>","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142985793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}