Mandibular Widening by Distraction Osteogenesis in the Treatment of a Constricted Mandible and Telescopic Bite

2004 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 664-673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroki Kita ◽  
Shoko Kochi ◽  
Atsushi Yamada ◽  
Yoshimichi Imai ◽  
Noriaki Konno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Distraction Osteogenesis ◽  
Joint Pain ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
The Other ◽  
Effective Technique ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Pain

Objective Documentation of the application of mandibular widening by distraction osteogenesis and orthodontics. Patients Three patients with telescopic bite resulting from an extremely constricted mandible related to hypoglossia-hypodactyly syndrome. Intervention Mandibular widening by distraction osteogenesis using an extraoral device and subsequent orthodontic treatment. Results The extremely constricted mandible and telescopic bite were dramatically improved by mandibular widening using distraction osteogenesis and subsequent orthodontics. Two of the three patients had transient complications; one reported temporomandibular joint pain and the other showed evidence of periodontal damage. Conclusion Mandibular widening by distraction osteogenesis is an effective technique for the treatment of telescopic bite resulting from an extremely constricted mandible.

Neurobiology of Temporomandibular Joint Pain: Therapeutic Implications

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-72
Author(s):  
Ernest A. Jennings ◽  
Michael C. Williams ◽  
Vasiliki Staikopoulos ◽  
Jason J. Ivanusic
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Joint Pain ◽  
Therapeutic Implications ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Pain

Role of Electro Acupuncture Therapy on Temporomandibular Joint Pain With Orofacial Myalgia Following Post Healed Unilateral Cervicofacial Burn

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-134
Author(s):  
Gopal Nambi ◽  
Walid Kamal Abdelbasset ◽  
Shereen H. Elsayed ◽  
Anju Verma ◽  
Shimaa Abd El-Hamid Abase ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acupuncture Therapy ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Joint Pain ◽  
Pain Threshold ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Pain ◽  
Pain Frequency ◽  
Disability Level

Background: Temporomandibular Joint (TJ) pain and orofacial myalgia (OM) are the most significant problems in physiotherapy context to treat in Cervicofacial burn (CB). However, there is a lack of clinical studies in investigating the effects of electro acupuncture therapy on TJ pain with OM following post healed CB patients.<br/> Objective: To investigate the effects of clinical and functional efficacy of electro acupuncture therapy on temporomandibular joint pain with orofacial myalgia following post healed cervicofacial burn patients.<br/> Methods: Through two block random sampling method, the eligible participants were randomized and allocated into active EAT (Active-EAT; n = 15) and placebo EAT (Placebo-EAT; n = 15) groups. The Active-EAT group received electro acupuncture therapy and the Placebo-EAT group received placebo effect with regular physiotherapy care for 4 times in a week for 4 weeks. Primary (pain intensity, pain threshold, pain frequency) and secondary (mouth opening, disability level and quality of life) measures were measured at baseline, after the 4th week, 8th week and 6 month follow up.<br/> Results: Baseline demographic and clinical attributes show homogenous presentation among the study groups (p > 0.05). After 4 weeks of treatment, and at the end of 6 months follow up, the pain intensity, 3.0 (CI 95% 2.83 to 3.16), pain threshold 18.6 (CI 95% -35.0 to -2.1), pain frequency 2.9 (CI 95% 2.54 to 3.25), mouth opening, -13.4 (CI 95% -15.1 to -11.6), disability level 12.4 (CI 95% 12.16 to 12.63), and quality of life -25.8 (CI 95% -31.0 to -20.5) showed more improvement (p < 0.001) in Active-EAT group than Placebo-EAT group.<br/> Conclusion: The reports of this study proved that, 4 weeks active electro acupuncture therapy with regular physiotherapy care has an ideal treatment protocol for temporomandibular joint pain with orofacial myalgia following post healed cervicofacial burn. This study also provided a new knowledge for physiotherapists in the field of TJ rehabilitation.

Temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction

2006 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 408-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen Herb ◽  
Sung Cho ◽  
Marlind Alan Stiles
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Joint Pain ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Pain
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