Journal of Oral Rehabilitation

Articles

• Headache attributed to masticatory myofascial pain : impact on facial pain and pressure pain threshold

  6 octobre 2015, par Y. M. Costa, A. L. Porporatti, J. Stuginski-Barbosa, L. R. Bonjardim, J. G. Speciali, P. C. R. Conti
  There is no clear evidence on how a headache attributed to temporomandibular disorder (TMD) can hinder the improvement of facial pain and masticatory muscle pain. The aim of this study was to measure the impact of a TMD-attributed headache on masticatory myofascial (MMF) pain management. The (...)

• Shortcomings of prosthodontic rehabilitation of patients living in long-term care facilities

  6 octobre 2015, par P.-A. Steinmassl, O. Steinmassl, G. Kraus, H. Dumfahrt, I. Grunert
  Removable dentures are a non-invasive, cost-effective prosthodontic solution for the reduced dentition. Their intended purpose is the rehabilitation of harmonious oral function and aesthetics on a long-term basis. The prevalence of removable dentures among patients of advanced age is high and (...)

• Survival rates of anterior composites in managing tooth wear : systematic review

  6 octobre 2015, par K. E. Ahmed, S. Murbay
  The use of composite restorations for patients with tooth wear is considered as a more conservative treatment option. The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature investigating the survival rates of anterior composite restorations when used in managing tooth wear in (...)

• Bone metabolism induced by denture insertion in positron emission tomography

  3 octobre 2015, par H. Suenaga, J. Chen, K. Yamaguchi, M. Sugazaki, W. Li, M. Swain, Q. Li, K. Sasaki
  18F-fluoride positron emission tomogra-phy (PET) can identify subtle functional variation prior to the major structural change detectable by X-ray. This study aims to investigate the mechanobiological bone reaction around the abutment tooth and in the residual ridge, induced by insertion of (...)

• Assessment of the calcification of the nuchal ligament and osteophytes of the cervical spine in obstructive sleep apnoea subjects and snorers

  3 octobre 2015, par E. Ando, Y. Shigeta, J. Nejima, H. Yamanaka, S. Hirai, T. Ogawa, G. T. Clark, R. Enciso
  The previous reports suggest that obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is related to metabolic syndrome, mineral metabolism disorders and cardiovascular disease. In addition, a possible relationship between obesity and the calcification of ligaments has been implied. However, the potential link (...)