Kinesio Taping as an alternative therapy for limited mandibular mobility with pain in female patients with temporomandibular disorders: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Kinesio Taping (KT) is a non-invasive therapy commonly used in physiotherapy (PT). However, the available data on its effectiveness in patients with symptomatic temporomandibular disorders (TMD) remains scarce and contradictory.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the analgesic and myorelaxant effects of KT in TMD patients with limited mandibular mobility.

Temporomandibular joint and cervical spine disability assessment in people with hypermobility joint syndrome.

Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and cervical spine problems are a growing public health issue, as they increase the risk of disability in people with hypermobility joint syndrome (HJS).

Objectives: The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of TMD symptoms, and cervical spine and TMJ disability in HJS patients.

Material And Methods: A survey was conducted among physical therapy students (mean age: 21 years).

Effect of physiotherapeutic procedures on the bioelectric activity of the masseter muscle and the range of motion of the temporomandibular joints in the female population with chronic pain: a randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Physical therapy (PT) methods applied in dentistry are increasingly discussed nowadays. Taking into account a rapidly growing number of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and orofacial pain patients, it is reasonable to determine which of the available physiotherapeutic (PT) methods are more effective than others, especially in terms of their possible analgesic and myorelaxant effects.

Objective: To assess manual and physical factors influencing pain reduction or elimination and increased muscle tension in patients with TMD; yet the influence of the applied forms of PT on the range of motion (ROM) of temporomandibular joints (TMJ).

Evaluation of the efficacy of manual soft tissue therapy and therapeutic exercises in patients with pain and limited mobility TMJ: a randomized control trial (RCT).

Unlabelled: The limited number of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the efficacy of soft tissue manual therapy and self-therapy interventions prompted the authors to focus on the analgesic and myorelaxant use of massage, post-isometric muscle relaxation (PIR) and therapeutic exercise in TMD patients.

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of soft tissue therapy and therapeutic exercises in female patients with pain, increased masseter muscle tension and limited mandibular mobility.

Material And Methods: The study was conducted on a group of 82 women (G1) with the Ib disorder diagnosed in DC/TMD (Ib-myofascial pain with restricted mobility).

Does the Protrusion of Corticobasal Implants in the Maxillary Sinuses Affect Sinus Health? A Retrospective Study.

Aim: The aim of this retrospective study is to investigate the effect of corticobasal implant penetration in the nasal and maxillary sinuses on sinus health and implant survival rate in cases of severely atrophid ridges.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on thirty patients with 172 implants who underwent corticobasal implant treatment between 2014 and 2018. Implants were divided into two groups according to the penetration depths (Group A, <4 mm; Group B, 4 mm).

Surface electromyography evaluation of selected manual and physical therapy interventions in women with temporomandibular joint pain and limited mobility. Randomized controlled trial (RCT).

Unlabelled: Non-invasive approach is gaining an increasing recognition in the TMD patients management. It is therefore reasonable to conduct RCTs evaluating the effectiveness of both physical and manual physiotherapy interventions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the short-term efficacy of selected physiotherapeutic interventions and their effect on the bioelectrical function of the masseter muscle in patients with pain and limited TMJ mobility.

Effect of Personality Type on the Occurrence of Temporomandibular Disorders-A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Personality traits are one of the major factors influencing the behavior and functioning of an individual, and they play a crucial role in the development of psychosomatic disorders and diseases. This paper aimed to evaluate the importance of personality traits in temporomandibular disorder (TMDs) development using the NEO-FFI Personality Inventory by Paul Costa and Robert McCrae (the Five-Factor Model of Personality, known as the Big Five). Moreover, the relationship between personality type and the intensity of dysfunctional changes in the stomatognathic system was assessed using the NEO-FFI Personality Inventory by Paul Costa and Robert McCrae (the Five-Factor Model of Personality, known as the Big Five).

Multiple pterygoid approach: A novel technique with single-piece implants.

The intended target site to engage a fixture distal into the tuberosity is the pterygoid apophysis that comprises the maxillary tuberosity, pyramidal process of the palatine bone, and the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone. Pterygoid implants are incorrectly labeled in literature owing to the fact that they are actually root form conventional implants and should hence be termed as 'tubero-pterygoid implant'. An implant engaging the pterygoid apophysis/pillar taking distal maxillary support and avoiding successfully the cantilever situation is called a pterygoid implant.

Evaluation of biofilm formation on acrylic resins used to fabricate dental temporary restorations with the use of 3D printing technology.

Background: Temporary implant-retained restorations are required to support function and esthetics of the masticatory system until the final restoration is completed and delivered. Acrylic resins are commonly used in prosthetic dentistry and lately they have been used in three-dimensional (3D) printing technology. Since this technology it is fairly new, the number of studies on their susceptibility to microbial adhesion is low.

Zygomatic approach with single-piece implants: A technical note.

Single piece zygomatic implant, or a remote anchorage implant, is an effective tool for the rehabilitation of the atrophic/resected jaws with least postoperative complications such as screw loosening, screw fractures, bone loss, mucositis, and peri implantitis. The aim of this paper was to summarize a technique for the use of a zygomatic approach for single piece implants. We used the key-words 'single piece implants" and the search revealed 700 papers in the PubMed database.

Is Chlorhexidine in Dentistry an Ally or a Foe? A Narrative Review.

Chlorhexidine has been one of the most effective and popular antiseptic substances used in medicine for decades. In dentistry, it has been used in endodontics, periodontology, surgery, and general dentistry. It is also widely used daily by patients in mouth rinses, gels, or toothpastes.

Clinically Based Classification and Positioning Indication for Single-Piece Compressive Implants Placement in Regard to Extraction Socket.

(1) Background: Dental implantology has been rapidly developing over the last decades. The introduction of new materials, surface modifications and implant designs has brought the need to rethink and systematize our knowledge regarding dental implants. Thus, the aim of this paper is to introduce a new classification and implant positioning indications that can be used to maximize the survival rate and the aesthetic outcome of single-piece compressive screw implants.

Chronotype Profile, Stress, Depression Level, and Temporomandibular Symptoms in Students with Type D Personality.

Background: Despite a growing interest in the types of human circadian activity, different chronotypes and personality-related issues have been rarely studied. It has already been emphasized that ‘stress personality’ is considered a risk factor for certain psychosomatic diseases and may be a temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) predictor. Therefore, an attempt has been made to analyze the chronotypes, stress levels, stress factors, and the occurrence of depression and TMDs in students with type D personalities.

The Importance of Type D Personality in the Development of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) and Depression in Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Background: a type D personality is a factor in a person's susceptibility to general mental stress, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although many studies were conducted on the relationships among stressful situations, an individual's personality, depression, and the occurrence of various diseases, e.g.

Personalized, 3D- printed fracture fixation plates versus commonly used orthopedic implant materials- biomaterials characteristics and bacterial biofilm formation.

Additive manufacturing enabled the development of personalized, ideally fitting medical devices. The topography of the surface of the 3D-printed implant may not only facilitate its integration but also cause its rejection, as the surface may become a reservoir for different bacterial strains. In this study, the innovative, raw, 3D- printed fracture fixation plates, manufactured by using selective laser melting (SLM) from Ti-6Al-4V were compared with commercially available, surface-modified plates commonly used in orthopedic surgery.

Type D Personality and Stomatognathic System Disorders in Physiotherapy Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Background: A person's response to stressors is largely dependent on their personality traits that affect the way stress is controlled and relieved. This article is a quantitative analysis assessing the importance of the distressed personality in the development of stomatognathic system disorders (SSDs) in physiotherapy students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective: The goal of the research was to assess the presence of type D personality in students with symptoms of stomatognathic system disorders.

RS12722 Is Associated with Temporomandibular Joint Anterior Disc Displacement without Reduction in Polish Caucasians.

Numerous reports describe the association between the single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs12722 and rs13946 in the gene and injuries, such as Achilles tendon pathology, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, and tennis elbow. Hence, there were no studies investigating and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pathology. The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between rs12722 and rs13946 SNPs and TMJ articular disc displacement without reduction (ADDwoR).

The Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Stress Levels and Occurrence of Stomatoghnatic System Disorders (SSDs) among Physiotherapy Students in Poland.

Background: This study is a quantitative analysis examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the occurrence of stress and stomatognathic system disorders (SSDs) among students of physiotherapy.

Objective: To assess stress severity, strategies of coping with stress and the presence of type D personality among physiotherapy students including those with symptoms of stomatognathic system disorders.

Material And Methods: The research was conducted from October to December 2020 on a sample of 188 students of physiotherapy.

A practical approach to orofacial rehabilitation in a patient after inferior maxillectomy and rhinectomy with mono framework construction supported on a zygomatic implant placed in the glabella: a case report.

Background: In the field of craniofacial tumor surgery, an adequately performed excision, despite being a life-saving procedure, is only a first step to successful treatment. During such a procedure, the main goal is to completely remove the lesion, paying less attention to factors contributing to future rehabilitation possibilities. One ty 2of the possibilities for prosthetic rehabilitation of such cases is utilizing one-piece implants with bicortical anchorage.

Pressure Algometry Evaluation of Two Occlusal Splint Designs in Bruxism Management-Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial.

The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the short-term effectiveness of two different occlusal devices and their impact on the pressure pain threshold (PPT) values among patients who reported to the Dental Prosthetics Outpatient Clinic of Pomeranian Medical University (Szczecin, Poland) and who were diagnosed with probable bruxism. Two groups were formed (A and B) to which patients were assigned randomly. Each group used a different occlusal splint for bruxism management.

Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms rs240736 and rs970547 Are Not Associated with Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement without Reduction.

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) may affect up to 25% of the population, with almost 70% of these TMD cases developing malpositioning of the disc over time in what is known as internal derangement (ID). Despite significant efforts, the molecular mechanism underlying disease progression is not yet very well known. In this study, the role of rs970547 and rs240736 polymorphisms as potential genetic factors regulating ID was investigated.

A Single-Step Implant Treatment of a Patient Presenting with a High Smile Line (Gummy Smile) - Surgical, Prosthetic, and Financial Considerations of Full-Mouth Rehabilitation with One-Piece Implants Anchored in Cortical Bone - A Case Report.

Dental implant treatment and immediate loading protocol in the front maxillae provides severe esthetical difficulties, for example in cases where the transition zone of the patients' teeth and the gums is visible during habitual movements of the upper lip or when the patient presents excessive gingival display. In this case report, it is shown in detail how to overcome the esthetic problems in a straightforward manner in such clinical situations. The article also discusses in which financial environments treatments on teeth are endlessly continued and under which conditions patients manage to get (and prefer) an early switch to implant borne teeth.

The Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak on the Polish Dental Community's Standards of Care-A Six-Month Retrospective Survey-Based Study.

Unlabelled: Currently, SARS-CoV-2 is the primary pathogen worldwide, disrupting most of our everyday activities. The study aim was to evaluate its impact on the Polish dental community, standards of care, health, and welfare.

Methods: A Google Forms survey was conducted among 303 dental practitioners.

An implant-supported prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with a bilateral subtotal maxillectomy defect secondary to rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis: A clinical report of a graftless approach.

This clinical report presents the rehabilitation of extensive hard and soft tissue defects caused by rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis as a result of untreated diabetes mellitus. The patient underwent subtotal maxillectomy and was rehabilitated with an implant-supported maxillofacial prosthesis with zygomatic and pterygoid implants by following an immediate loading protocol.

Survival rate of disk and screw-type implants used for the retention of extraoral prostheses.

Statement Of Problem: Implant-supported and implant-retained extraoral prostheses are reliable treatment options for patients with craniofacial defects. They provide stable retention and therefore enhance the patient's appearance and quality of life. Despite studies on survival rates of extraoral implants, little attention has been paid to the design of the implants used to support and retain extraoral prostheses.