TMJ/TMD

CBT may improve pain relief, well-being in TMD patients
By Ava Barros
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may effectively improve pain and quality of life in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a review published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
July 30, 2024
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The real cause of jaw pain imitating TMD revealed
By Ava Barros
A man was treated for a rare infection that caused a mass in the lateral pterygoid muscle after temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment failed to ease his jaw pain, according to a case report published in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
July 27, 2024
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Man sues, claiming device left him with permanent dental injuries
By Melissa Busch
A man is suing the designers of a device that was marketed to correct dental and facial abnormalities, claiming that it is dangerous and left him with pain and permanent injuries.
July 27, 2024
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These patients may be at risk for tooth extraction-induced TMD
By Melissa Busch
Certain types and positions of tooth extractions may put patients at risk for developing a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) after having a tooth pulled.
July 16, 2024
Man Jaw Tooth Pain
Grinding to a halt: 3 common medications that cause bruxism
By Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD
Medications play a critical role in treating a plethora of health conditions, but they aren't without their drawbacks. Those side effects can include the potential to cause bruxism, offers Teresa Mendoza, PharmD, and Dr. Lisa Chan.
June 13, 2024
Teresa Mendoza, PharmD.
This may be the best early treatment for TMJ pain
By Melissa Busch
This treatment strategy may better relieve temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ) early, according to a new study.
June 12, 2024
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Cold comfort: New preservation method offers hope for TMJ patients
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A new way of preserving tissue may improve the viability of meniscal grafts and end the current shortage, offering relief for patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, according to a recent study.
April 26, 2024
A study that came out of Clemson University's partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina and an industry collaborator sharpens the focus on the knee or the jaw's temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Image and caption courtesy of Clemson University.
Jewelry that quivers may halt nighttime bruxism
By Ava Barros
A mouthguard wirelessly attached to a smart bracelet that gently vibrates may trigger people to stop grinding their teeth while they sleep, according to a story recently published in the Daily Mail.
March 22, 2024
Teeth Grinding
What do I need to know about TMJ?
By Ann-Marie DePalma
When a dental patient tells you he or she has TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder, how do you respond and what do you need to know? Ann-Marie DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd, shares her advice and knowledge.
March 11, 2024
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JawSense, NTU to develop smart headband to combat bruxism
By Ava Barros
Medical technology startup Jawsense and Nottingham Trent University’s (NTU) Medical Technologies Innovation Facility will collaborate to develop a smart headband capable of detecting and reducing bruxism and temporomandibular disorders.
January 16, 2024
The JawSense smart headband. Image courtesy of JawSense.
What dentists need to know about patients with scoliosis
By Melissa Busch
Dentists may want to ask patients whether they have been diagnosed with scoliosis, because it could affect dental treatment planning.
December 14, 2023
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New guidance for chronic jaw pain released
By Melissa Busch
A new recommendation for treating persistent temporomandibular joint pain was published on December 15 in BMJ.
December 18, 2023
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