Publications by authors named "Giulia Bernkopf"
Otitis media (OM) and its recurring (rAOM), effusive (OME), and chronic forms, represent a frequent clinical challenge. The middle ear, the mandible, and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) share several embryological and anatomical connections. Despite that, the role of mandibular malposition and TMJ dysfunction is frequently overlooked in the management of otitis media.
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- Purpose
- : This study aimed to investigate how oral splint therapy affects patients suffering from Menière's disease (MD) and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) by comparing treatment outcomes between two groups.
- Methods/Results
- : A total of 63 patients were divided into a treatment group (37 patients receiving gnatological treatment) and a control group (26 patients who had not received such treatment). After 24 months, the treatment group showed significantly improved control over vertigo spells and other audio-vestibular symptoms compared to the control group.
- Conclusions
- : Oral splint therapy appears to be an effective long-term solution for managing symptoms in patients with TMD
. To investigate the role of dental malocclusion treatment in the outcomes of Recurrent Acute Otitis Media (RAOM). .
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