Lívia Maiumi Uehara, Juliana Dias Corpa Tardelli, André Luís Botelho, Mariana Lima da Costa Valente, Andréa Cândido Dos Reis
{"title":"Association between depression and temporomandibular dysfunction in adults - a systematic review.","authors":"Lívia Maiumi Uehara, Juliana Dias Corpa Tardelli, André Luís Botelho, Mariana Lima da Costa Valente, Andréa Cândido Dos Reis","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2022.2161985","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08869634.2022.2161985","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To critically evaluate the literature and answer the question: \"Is there an association between depression and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) in adults?\"</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The personalized search strategy was applied to PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. Articles were selected in two stages according to the eligibility criteria. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tool was used to analyze the risk of bias according to the type of study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The included articles presented a moderate risk of bias. Based on the studies, individuals with TMD have higher levels of depression compared to the control group. There is also a direct association in that individuals with depression are more susceptible to developing TMD.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There is a probable association between depression and TMD in adults. However, more studies with high methodological quality are needed to confirm this finding.</p>","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"461-467"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10857523","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}
Irmgard Simma-Kletschka, Nikolaus Artacker, Michael Balla, Nikolaus Oellerer, Eva Piehslinger, Cinzia Fornai
{"title":"Initial therapeutic approaches for orofacial myofascial pain: three pilot studies.","authors":"Irmgard Simma-Kletschka, Nikolaus Artacker, Michael Balla, Nikolaus Oellerer, Eva Piehslinger, Cinzia Fornai","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2023.2198397","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08869634.2023.2198397","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Myofascial pain diminishes the stomatognathic function and hinders clinical diagnosis. Therefore, initial pain reduction is crucial before definitive treatment. Here, the clinical validity of non-pharmaceutical therapies, including the Aqualizer® splint, physiotherapy, and dry-needle acupuncture was comparatively assessed.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Myofascial pain patients (<i>n</i> = 28; 20-65 years old) were examined through a visual analog scale, and intra- and extra-oral muscle palpation. Mandibular maximum opening and neck mobility were also evaluated. Changes in parameters through time were analyzed via the Kruskal-Wallis test, while the Friedman test and dot-plots were used for comparative therapies assessment. General patient improvement was represented via an isometric Principal Component.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The Aqualizer® and physiotherapy resulted in improvement of all parameters except for mouth opening. Acupuncture improved extra-oral muscle pain and neck mobility.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The Aqualizer®, physiotherapy, and oral acupuncture are effective initial pain therapies. Among all, physiotherapy provided the greatest benefits, followed by the Aqualizer®.</p>","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"489-501"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9299468","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":"Hypoglossal nerve stimulator on extraoral radiography and cone beam computed tomography scan: Case report.","authors":"John K Brooks, Azin Parsa, Jeffery B Price","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2023.2188849","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08869634.2023.2188849","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The hypoglossal nerve stimulator (HNS) device has been employed in some patients with refractory or unsatisfactory outcomes to chronic obstructive sleep apnea management. The objective of this article is to increase recognition of the radiologic appearances of this device within the head and neck region, as seen on extraoral radiographic and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images.</p><p><strong>Clinical presentation: </strong>A 55-year-old man, refractory to a multitude of apneic medical therapies, underwent a series of preorthognathic radiologic studies. Notably, an implanted HNS lead and ribbon electrodes appeared as hyperdense structures on the panoramic radiograph, lateral cephalogram, and CBCT scan.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This article provides various radiologic views of the primary components of an HNS. Clinicians should be able to recognize the presence of neurostimulator devices used for management of chronic sleep apnea within the radiologic field of view of examinations of the head and neck.</p>","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"476-479"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9301165","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}
Anne Ekman, Antti Tiisanoja, Ritva Näpänkangas, Kirsi Sipilä
{"title":"Association of health-related factors with self-reported sleep and awake bruxism in Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 - a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Anne Ekman, Antti Tiisanoja, Ritva Näpänkangas, Kirsi Sipilä","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2023.2198462","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08869634.2023.2198462","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The study aimed to investigate the association of sleep bruxism (SB) and awake bruxism (AB) with health-related factors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data on bruxism and diagnosed diseases, use of psychoactive substances and regular identified psychoactive drugs were collected from 1,962 subjects in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 through a questionnaire. The associations were analyzed using chi-square tests and binary regression models, adjusting for gender and education, and for anxiety/depression symptoms.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Migraine and gastric/duodenal disorders, use of serotonergic antidepressants and a high number of psychoactive drugs associated significantly with AB and SB. Gastrointestinal diseases associated with SB. Poor general health and hand eczema associated with AB. Based on the multivariate model, depression/anxiety symptoms seemed to mediate the associations of bruxism with depression, hand eczema, self-reported gastric/duodenal disorders and the number of identified drugs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Several diseases, depression/anxiety symptoms and psychoactive medications were associated with SB and AB, the associations being stronger with AB than SB.</p>","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"510-520"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9633852","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":"Ineffectiveness of watchful waiting on mouth breathing in children with obstructive sleep apnea.","authors":"Zhihuai Dong, Jing Ye, Mang Xiao, Huihua You","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2023.2180984","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08869634.2023.2180984","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the effectiveness of watchful waiting on mouth breathing in children with OSA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Children in the Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Trial (CHAT) dataset were divided into two groups according to the treatment they received. One question in the OSA-18 Quality-of-Life Survey was chosen to evaluate the severity of mouth breathing.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 392 children (adenotonsillectomy group, n = 197 and watchful waiting group, n = 195) were enrolled in the study. There was no significant correlation between the Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) and the severity of mouth breathing, <math><mi>r</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>.09</mn><mo>,</mo><mi>p</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>.073</mn></math>. In watchful waiting group, there is no statistically significant difference of mouth breathing score (p = .555) between baseline and followup.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The watchful waiting of mouth breathing in children with less severe OSA is ineffective. More caution should be taken to choose watchful waiting for children with mild OSA but severe mouth breathing.</p>","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"468-475"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9169826","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}
Grzegorz Zieliński, Marcin Wójcicki, Maria Rapa, Anna Matysik-Woźniak, Michał Baszczowski, Michał Ginszt, Monika Litko-Rola, Jacek Szkutnik, Ingrid Różyło-Kalinowska, Robert Rejdak, Piotr Gawda
{"title":"Correlation between refractive error, muscle thickness, and bioelectrical activity of selected masticatory muscles.","authors":"Grzegorz Zieliński, Marcin Wójcicki, Maria Rapa, Anna Matysik-Woźniak, Michał Baszczowski, Michał Ginszt, Monika Litko-Rola, Jacek Szkutnik, Ingrid Różyło-Kalinowska, Robert Rejdak, Piotr Gawda","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2023.2198405","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08869634.2023.2198405","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to analyze the correlation between the refractive error, muscle thickness, and the bioelectrical activity of selected masticatory and neck muscles in subjects with myopia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>For bioelectrical activity analysis within the masticatory muscles, an 8-channel BioEMG III electromyograph was used. An M-Turbo ultrasound machine was used to analyze the masticatory and neck muscle thickness.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Statistical analysis showed significant positive correlations between masseter muscle thickness at rest on the right side. Statistical analysis showed negative correlations between the digastric muscle and Activity Index within masticatory muscles at rest on the left side when the eyes were closed.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>As refractive error increases in myopic subjects, the resting tension on the temporal muscles increases, an increase in masseter muscle thickness is noted, and a decrease in bioelectrical activity on the digastric muscle at rest.</p>","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"502-509"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9621990","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":"An evaluation of cone beam computed tomography in verifying the level of collapse in obstructive sleep apnea patients.","authors":"Wael Aboelmaaty, Marco Isaac","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2022.2145713","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08869634.2022.2145713","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the accuracy of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in verifying the level of collapse in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A prospective analysis of 30 patients with confirmed OSA was selected. Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) was performed for all cases to determine the level of collapse clinically. Two groups of patients were imaged with CBCT, one at end of expiration and the other at end of inspiration. Virtual endoscopy was performed on CBCT software. The level of collapse was recorded from both groups and compared to DISE findings.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No statistical difference was discovered in the level of collapse observed from DISE or CBCT in most cases. Virtual endoscopy was found to have no role in determining collapse at tongue and lateral wall levels.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Using CBCT helped predict the air blockage level in patients with sleep apnea, which helps in surgical treatment planning measures.</p>","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"417-425"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10427672","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":"Chronic craniomandibular pain after craniotomy: A long-term clinical study.","authors":"Kamal G Effat","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2022.2154930","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08869634.2022.2154930","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Chronic craniomandibular/cervical pain and temporomandibular disorders have not been studied in patients who had a craniotomy several years previously. The aim of the current clinical work was to address these issues.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total group of 150 ambulant patients who had a previous craniotomy was subclassified according to whether or not the temporalis muscle was manipulated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The average incidence of multiple subsite regional head and neck pain was 69.3% a number of years after a craniotomy. Evidence of internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint was significantly higher in the group that required manipulation of the temporalis muscle during the procedure.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The pattern of chronic craniomandibular/cervical pain experienced years after a craniotomy supports the brain neuromatrix theory of pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"438-445"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10369193","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}
Rahma Mungia, Frank Lobbezoo, Ellen Funkhouser, Alan Glaros, Daniele Manfredini, Jari Ahlberg, Melanie Taverna, Maria Therese Galang-Boquiren, John Rugh, Clarisse Truong, Honesty Boone, Charley Cheney, Merel C Verhoeff, Gregg H Gilbert
{"title":"Dental practitioner approaches to bruxism: Preliminary findings from the national dental practice-based research network.","authors":"Rahma Mungia, Frank Lobbezoo, Ellen Funkhouser, Alan Glaros, Daniele Manfredini, Jari Ahlberg, Melanie Taverna, Maria Therese Galang-Boquiren, John Rugh, Clarisse Truong, Honesty Boone, Charley Cheney, Merel C Verhoeff, Gregg H Gilbert","doi":"10.1080/08869634.2023.2192173","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08869634.2023.2192173","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Bruxism is a repetitive masticatory muscle activity. This study investigates dental practitioners' approaches to bruxism assessment and treatment in practices.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A brief 5 question questionnaire (\"Quick Poll\") on bruxism was conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 397 practitioners responded. More than half (55%) initiated treatment for bruxism on one to three patients per month. The majority believed that stress (97%) and sleep patterns (82%) affected bruxism in their patients. Interestingly, 96% offered an occlusal guard/appliance and 46% made occlusal adjustments.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study highlights inconsistencies in practitioner approaches to bruxism assessment and management in clinical settings, suggesting gaps in practitioner knowledge evidenced by the varied responses.</p><p><strong>Abbreviations: </strong>PBRN - Practice-Based Research NetworkMMA - Masticatory muscle activitySB - Sleep bruxismAB - Awake bruxismTMJ - Temporomandibular jointOSA - Obstructive sleep apnea.</p>","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"480-488"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11011247/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9241348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","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":"10.1080/08869634.2025.2453378","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":56318,"journal":{"name":"Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice","volume":" ","pages":"369-370"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","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}