Publications by authors named "A Michelotti"
Article Synopsis
- Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) pose treatment challenges due to their complex, non-specific symptoms and are influenced by a mix of biological, psychological, and social factors.
- An observational study with 102 TMD patients employed network analysis to explore these factors and identify potential subgroups based on pain mechanisms.
- Results showed two distinct groups: one with nociceptive pain (better responses to manual therapy) and another with nociplastic pain (higher anxiety, depression, and poorer overall health), highlighting the importance of understanding pain mechanisms for personalized treatment approaches.
Background: TikTok contains many videos about bruxism that may help raise the level of awareness on the topic. However, the quality of these videos' information represents the greatest concern.
Objective: The present cross-sectional analysis aimed to systematically assess the reliability and educational suitability of TikTok videos as a source of information on bruxism.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to analyze the psychosocial status of a large adult population and its connection to Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), oral behaviors, and self-reported facial trauma, moving beyond previous studies that mostly examined treatment-seeking patients.
- - A sample of 4,299 adults (1,700 males and 2,599 females with an average age of 40.4) was randomly recruited from public spaces; assessments included mental health questionnaires and TMD symptom evaluations, revealing significant rates of psychosocial impairment and chronic pain.
- - Results indicated that mental health issues like anxiety and depression were notably linked to gender, TMD pain, and certain behaviors; additionally, TMD symptoms and pain disability correlated
Background: Mandibular second molar (M2M) impaction is a clinically significant manifestation of eruption disturbance in dental development. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the impact of the three-dimensional (3D) characterization on clinical and therapeutic decisions for M2M impaction. The secondary aim was to introduce a validated 3D classification system incorporating both surgical and orthodontic parameters.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To present a list of key points for good Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) clinical practice on behalf of the International Network for Orofacial Pain and Related Disorders Methodology (INfORM) group of the International Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research (IADR).
Methods: An open working group discussion was held at the IADR General Session in New Orleans (March 2024), where members of the INfORM group finalized the proposal of a list of 10 key points.
Results: The key points covered knowledge on the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment.