Spheroid Culture System, a Promising Method for Chondrogenic Differentiation of Dental Mesenchymal Stem Cells.

The objective of the present work was to develop a three-dimensional culture model to evaluate, in a short period of time, cartilage tissue engineering protocols. The spheroids were compared with the gold standard pellet culture. The dental mesenchymal stem cell lines were from pulp and periodontal ligament.

Temporomandibular disorders in children and adolescents: A review.

Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are generally observed in individuals between the ages of 20 and 40 years. TMD have also been described in children and adolescents but are still not widely detected and treated in routine practice. Through a literature review, this work aims to improve the diagnosis and management of TMD in children and adolescents by dentists.

Osteoarthritis of the Temporomandibular Joint: A Narrative Overview.

: This study reviewed the literature to summarize the current and recent knowledge of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA). : Through a literature review, this work summarizes many concepts related to TMJOA. : Although many signaling pathways have been investigated, the etiopathogenesis of TMJOA remains unclear.

[Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: Role of the dentist].

The Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of genetic connective tissue disorder due to abnormal collagen synthesis. EDS is characterized by the triad: joint hypermobility - skin hyperextensibility - connective tissue friability leading to vascular and skin fragility. Thirteen forms exist including three main ones: the hypermobile, classical and vascular forms.

Relationship between natural or iatrogenic malocclusions and temporomandibular disorders: A case control study.

Objective: To investigate the link between malocclusions and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) with a focus on iatrogenic malocclusion. Other etiologies of TMD (oral parafunctions) were also assessed.

Methods: The prevalence of malocclusions was correlated in two groups: patients with TMD (case group) and patients without TMD (control group).