Essays about: "temporomandibular disorders"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words temporomandibular disorders.

  1. 1. Effect of Structured Implementation of Screening and Diagnostics of Orofacial Pain and Jaw Function in General Dentistry

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Odontologiska fakulteten (OD)

    Author : Matin Farzad; Aos Jaralla; [2023]
    Keywords : DC TMD; Brief DC TMD; orofacial pain; temporomandibular disorders;

    Abstract : Abstract  Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the structured implementation of screening and diagnostics of orofacial pain and jaw function in the affiliated general dentistry clinics of FTV VGR. Furthermore, evaluate differences in treatment between patients with and without a dental care subscription. READ MORE

  3. 2. Follow-up routines for occlusal appliances in public dental practice in Västerbotten, Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Tandläkarutbildning

    Author : Terblanche Daniel; Trinh Mikael; [2022]
    Keywords : follow-up routines; occlusal appliance; temporomandibular disorders; public dental practice;

    Abstract : Background: Occlusal appliances for treatment of different temporomandibular disorders (TMD) have shown to have good effect. Patients treated with an occlusal appliance should return for follow-ups and they have a right for free follow-ups within 3 months. Despite this, there are patients that are not receiving their follow-ups. READ MORE

  4. 3. EVALUATION OF PATIENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF USING DIGITAL PSYCHOSOCIAL SCREENING IN DENTISTRY : A Pilot Study

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Tandläkarutbildning

    Author : Abbas Husseini; Ehab Alzoubi; [2022]
    Keywords : Evaluation; Perceptions; Experiences; Digital psychosocial screening;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT: Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) include problems that prevent the complex jaw system from working in harmony. The tool used for assessment of TMD is Diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders (DC/TMD). READ MORE

  5. 4. How does changes in symptom severity index relate to patients’ global impression of change?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Tandläkarutbildning

    Author : Sandra Vestlund; Linn Nykvist; [2021]
    Keywords : PGIC; Symptom severity index; clinical rating scales; self-assessment scales; temporomandibular disorders; TMD; orofacial pain; treatment outcome;

    Abstract : Background: The treatment outcome of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) can be assessed with Symptom Severity Index (SSI). In addition to this self-report measure, Patients’ Global Impression of Change (PGIC) provides information about the overall impression of change. READ MORE

  6. 5. Maximal voluntary occlusal bite force in young adult men -a pilot study

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för odontologi

    Author : Reem Alkhaiat; Zahra Jaber; [2020]
    Keywords : occlusal; bite force; maximal; capacity; sessions; position; evaluate; jaw system; jaw muscles; dental occlusion; left molar; right molar; incisor; measurements; variability; men;

    Abstract : Background: Maximal voluntary occlusal bite force (MVOBF) is the maximal force applied by the jaw muscles in dental occlusion. MVOBF is one parameter for functional capacity of the jaw system.  Aim: To evaluate MVOBF in different positions in the bite and to evaluate possible intra-individual differences between sessions. READ MORE