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6 août 2015, par A. Michelotti, G. Iodice, M. Piergentili, M. Farella, R. Martina
Among different malocclusions, posterior cross-bite is thought to have a strong impact on the correct functioning of the masticatory system. The association between unilateral posterior cross-bite (UPCB) and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) clicking, however, remains still controversial. The aim (...)
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25 juillet 2015, par W. Ceusters, A. Michelotti, K. G. Raphael, J. Durham, R. Ohrbach
The purpose of this study was to review existing principles of oro-facial pain classifications and to specify design recommendations for a new system that would reflect recent insights in biomedical classification systems, terminologies and ontologies. The study was initiated by a symposium (...)
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24 juillet 2015, par S.-L. Lin, S.-L. Wu, C.-C. Tsai, S.-Y. Ko, J.-W. Yang
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a significant public health problem, affecting approximately 5–12% of the population. Objectives: This retrospective cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between 8 AM serum cortisol levels (8ASC) and disc displacement disorders (DDD) of TMD. (...)
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22 juillet 2015, par W. Ceusters, C. Nasri-Heir, D. Alnaas, B. E. Cairns, A. Michelotti, R. Ohrbach
The purpose of this study was to review the current status of biomarkers used in oro-facial pain conditions. Specifically, we critically appraise their relative strengths and weaknesses for assessing mechanisms associated with the oro-facial pain conditions and interpret that information in the (...)
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15 juillet 2015, par C. C. Currie, S. J. Stone, J. Durham
One-third of the population will only attend the dentist for an acute problem, often waiting a period of time before presenting. The objective of this study was to investigate the levels of pain in patients presenting for a dental emergency and the impact this had on their quality of life. (...)
