Influence of craniocervical and craniomandibular dysfunction to nonrestorative sleep and sleep disorders.

: Nonrestorative sleep and sleep disorders are commonly reported in patients suffering from craniomandibular (CMD) and craniocervical dysfunctions (CCD). This study aimed to investigate polysomnographic characteristics and the reduction of pain before and after treatment in these patients.: Seventy-four patients with sleep disorders and evident CMD and CCD were included.

Fibromyalgia in patients with chronic CCD and CMD - A retrospective study of 555 patients.

Objective: Craniomandibular dysfunction (CMD) and craniocervical dysfunction (CCD) are clearly defined musculoskeletal pain syndromes. Relationships with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) have not yet been investigated. The aim of the present study is to establish possible relationships between FMS and CMD/ CCD.

[Temporomandibular joint dysfunction. A consequence of whiplash-injury].

Background: In 10-20% of patients with a simple whiplash-injury without severe structural lesions, a chronification of the complaints occurs. The question is whether some unidentified pathogenic factors exist.

Scientific Question: Investigations have demonstrated that mandibular and head-neck movements are coordinated and centrally controlled and that a craniocervical dysfunction (CCD) can lead to a temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) by reflex action and vice versa.