Efficacy of acupuncture on craniomandibular myofascial pain in temporomandibular disorder patients: A systematic review.

Background: This systematic review aimed to answer the question, "What is the efficacy of acupuncture treatment in patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) with myofascial pain?".

Data Sources And Study Selection: This study followed PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO. The electronic search strategy was applied to the Scopus, PubMed, Embase, and Science Direct databases.

Reasons for the fatigue of ball attachments and their O-rings: A systematic review.

The ball attachments and their O-rings used for the retention and stabilization of overdentures showed a decrease in retention as the number of cycles increased. This fact resulted in a decrease in the retention of the prosthesis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the fatigue resistance of ball attachments through a systematic review.

Influence of Er:YAG laser irradiation on surface properties of Ti-6Al-4V machined and hydroxyapatite coated.

Surface treatment by laser irradiation can change the topography of titanium; however, little is known about the changes it causes when applied to other coatings. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of Er:YAG laser irradiation on the surface properties of titanium-aluminum-vanadium (Ti-6Al-4V) discs. Four Ti-6Al-4V surfaces were evaluated (n = 10): CON-control, machined without surface treatment; LT-machined + laser treatment; HA-hydroxyapatite coating; and LT-HA-hydroxyapatite coating + laser treatment.

Mechanical performance of 3-dimensionally printed resins compared with conventional and milled resins for the manufacture of occlusal devices: A systematic review.

Statement Of Problem: Digital methods for manufacturing occlusal devices provide advantages over conventional techniques, but information about the mechanical properties of 3-dimensionally (3D) printed resins is scarce.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the literature to determine whether 3D-printed resins for occlusal devices present satisfactory mechanical performance when compared with milled and conventional heat polymerized and autopolymerized resins.

Material And Methods: This systematic review followed the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol and was registered in the Open Science Framework.

Association between depression and temporomandibular dysfunction in adults - a systematic review.

Objective: To critically evaluate the literature and answer the question: "Is there an association between depression and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) in adults?"

Methods: The personalized search strategy was applied to PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. Articles were selected in two stages according to the eligibility criteria. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tool was used to analyze the risk of bias according to the type of study.

Is there any association between sleep disorder and temporomandibular joint dysfunction in adults? - A systematic review.

Objective: To answer the question, "Is there any association between sleep disorder and temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) in adults?"

Methods: This study followed PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO. As eligibility criteria, observational studies that evaluated the association between sleep disorder and TMD were included. Exclusion criteria included a) studies that evaluated sleep quality and not the association of sleep disorders with TMD, b) experimental studies, book chapters, conference proceedings, and systematic reviews.

Effect of photobiomodulation treatment on pain control in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction disorder: systematic review.

Objective: To critically evaluate the literature and answer the question, "How effective is photobiomodulation treatment on pain control in patients with TMJ disorder?".

Methods: PRISMA, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase databases were used for the personalized search strategy. For risk of bias, Rob 2.

Influence of β-AgVO nanomaterial incorporation on mechanical and microbiological properties of dental porcelain.

Objective: To explore the effect of adding different percentages of nanostructured silver vanadate decorated with silver nanoparticles (β-AgVO) to dental porcelains, evaluating the antimicrobial activity and the influence on the mechanical properties.

Methods: Thirty-six specimens were made, for each concentration, control group, 0.5%, 1%, 2.

Incorporation of a β-AgVO3 Semiconductor in Resin Cement: Evaluation of Mechanical Properties and Antibacterial Efficacy.

Purpose: This in vitro study aimed to investigate the effect of incorporating the semiconductor nanostructured silver vanadate decorated with silver nanoparticles (β-AgVO3) in a dual-cure resin cement on the degree of conversion (DC), microhardness, roughness, color, adhesion properties before and after artificial aging, and antimicrobial efficacy.

Material And Methods: Three test groups were established: control (without β-AgVO3), with the incorporation of 2.5% and 5% (by weight) of β-AgVO3 in dual-cure resin cement (Allcem, FGM).

Assessment of neuromuscular fatigue through frequency analysis of the electromyographic signal of control participants and those with temporomandibular dysfunction treated with resilient or hard occlusal devices.

Statement Of Problem: Muscle hyperactivity that leads to neuromuscular fatigue can be evaluated by electromyography. Whether treatment with occlusal devices can restore neuromuscular balance to patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) is unclear.

Purpose: The purpose of this clinical study was to evaluate neuromuscular fatigue by analyzing the frequency of the electromyographic signal of the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles on both sides in healthy participants and those with TMD treated with a resilient or hard occlusal device.

Neuroscience contributes to the understanding of the neurobiology of temporomandibular disorders associated with stress and anxiety.

Objective: This review proposes a neurobiological model for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) associated with stress and anxiety.

Methods: An electronic search was performed in the PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases. Articles published up to 2020 were selected.

Nanostructured silver vanadate decorated with silver particles and their applicability in dental materials: A scope review.

Objectives: The present study aims to evaluate which studies evaluated the effectiveness of incorporating silver vanadate into dental materials and to analyze the influence of this incorporation on antimicrobial activity and material properties.

Data: This review was led by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) Checklist and the JBI Briggs Reviewers Manual to answer the following question:Does the nanostructured silver vanadate decorate with silver particles present anti-microbial activity when incorporated into dental materials without altering its mechanical properties?

Source: An electronic search without restriction on the dates or languages was performed in PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Lilacs, Scopus, and Embase up until 2020. The search was specified and limited to the use of the words "nanostructured silver vanadate" in double quotation marks.

Effects of photobiomodulation on auriculotherapy points for sleep disorders, anxiety, and temporomandibular dysfunctions.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluatephotobiomodulation applied at auriculotherapy points forsleep disorder (SD) and anxiety related to temporomandibulardysfunction (TMD).

Methods: The study consisted of two groups of 20 participants: Auriculotherapy group (A) and Control Group(C). The participants responded to the RDC/TMD, Fletcher & Luckett questionnaires, and the Beck Anxiety Inventory to analyze TMD, SD, and anxiety before and after the treatment.

Effect of nanomaterial incorporation on the mechanical and microbiological properties of dental porcelain.

Statement Of Problem: Dental porcelain restorations are subject to biological failures related to secondary caries and periodontal disease leading to prosthesis replacement.

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to explore the microbiological and mechanical properties of dental porcelain incorporated with different percentages of silver vanadate (β-AgVO) through microbiological analysis, roughness tests, and the Vickers microhardness test.

Material And Methods: IPS InLine porcelain specimens were made by using a cylindrical Teflon matrix in the dimensions of 8×2 mm.

Relationship between temporomandibular dysfunctions, sleep disorders, and anxiety among dentistry students.

: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD), anxiety, and sleep disorder (DS) among dentistry students, relating the periods in which they are enrolled.: The study consisted of 90 students: Group 1: 30 first-period students; Group 2: 30 fifth-period students; Group 3: 30 students from the ninth period. The participants responded to the RDC/TMD, Fletcher & Luckett questionnaires, and the Beck Anxiety Inventory to analyze symptoms of TMD, DS, and anxiety.

Low level laser therapy as an adjunctive technique in the management of temporomandibular disorders.

The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of low level laser therapy on subjects with intra-articular temporomandibular disorders (IA-TMD), and to quantify and compare severity of signs and symptoms before, during, and after the laser applications. The sample consisted of 45 subjects randomly divided into three groups (G) of 15 subjects each: G-I: 15 individuals with IA-TMD submitted to an energy dose of 52.5 J/cm2; G-II: dose of 105.

Standardization of the electromyographic signal through the maximum isometric voluntary contraction.

The objective of this study was to analyze the electromyographic (EMG) data, before and after normalization. One hundred (100) normal subjects (with no signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders) participated in this study. A surface EMG of the masticatory muscles was performed.

Evaluation of Vickers hardness of different types of acrylic denture base resins with and without glass fibre reinforcement.

Objective: To evaluate the Vickers hardness of different acrylic resins for denture bases with and without the addition of glass fibres.

Background: It has been suggested that different polymerisation methods, as well as the addition of glass fibre (FV) might improve the hardness of acrylic.

Materials And Methods: Five types of acrylic resin were tested: Vipi Wave (VW), microwave polymerisation; Vipi Flash (VF), auto-polymerisation; Lucitone (LT), QC20 (QC) and Vipi Cril (VC), conventional heat-polymerisation, all with or without glass fibre reinforcement (GFR) and distributed into 10 groups (n = 12).

Immediate effect of the resilient splint evaluated using surface electromyography in patients with TMD.

The aim of this study was to analyze the immediate effect of resilient splints through surface electromyography testing and to compare the findings with the electromyographic profiles of asymptomatic subjects. The participants were 30 subjects, 15 patients with TMD (TMD Group) and 15 healthy subjects (Control Group), classified according to Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC/TMD) Axis I. A resilient occlusal splint was made for each patient in the TMD Group from two mm thick silicon to cover all teeth.

Electromyographic evaluation of neuromuscular coordination of subject after orthodontic intervention.

The aim of this work was to investigate the neuromuscular changes associated with the orthodontic post-treatment using surface electromyography. One hundred (100) young, healthy adults without signs and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) were divided into two groups: 60 subjects who were undergoing orthodontic intervention (Ortho Group) and 40 subjects who had no orthodontic intervention (Control Group), aged 18-25 years. EMG activity of masseter and temporalis anterior muscle was recorded during two different tests: 1.