Which comorbid conditions and risk factors affect the outcome of and progression to total temporomandibular joint replacement?

Surgery is an effective modality to reduce pain and increase range of motion (ROM) in TMJ disorders. The aim of this study was to determine which comorbidities and risk factors affect outcomes and progression to total joint replacement (TJR). A retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent TJR between 2000- 2018 at MGH was conducted.

Neuropathic orofacial pain: Characterization of different patient groups using the ICOP first edition, in a tertiary level Orofacial Pain Clinic.

Objective: To characterize patients with chronic neuropathic orofacial pain in accordance with the International Classification of Orofacial Pain (ICOP first edition) criteria.

Study Design: A retrospective chart review of 108 patients was conducted. The most common categories observed were trigeminal neuralgia (TN) (25.