Neurophysiological aspects of isotonic exercises in temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the electroneurophysiological aspects of volunteers with temporomandibular disorders before and after performing isotonic exercises for pain relief and self-care guidelines.

Methods: The study was a parallel controlled randomized controlled trial under protocol 1,680,920. The inclusion criteria were age between 18 and 60 years, muscle temporomandibular dysfunction with or without limitation of mouth opening and self-reported pain with scores between 4 and 10.

Isotonic exercises and relaxing techniques in individuals with temporomandibular dysfunction.

: The present study aimed to compare the clinical characteristics of volunteers with temporomandibular dysfunction before and after performing exercises with those of volunteers who only followed self-care guidelines.: A parallel randomized controlled trial was performed. Individuals included underwent the intervention twice a week for one month, while the control group only followed self-care guidelines.

Analgesic effect of cathodal transcranial current stimulation over right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex in subjects with muscular temporomandibular disorders: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Temporomandibular disorders are a group of orofacial pain conditions that are commonly identified in the general population. Like many other chronic pain conditions, they can be associated with anxiety/depression, which can be related to changes in the activity of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. Some studies have demonstrated clinical improvement in subjects with chronic pain who are given therapeutic neuromodulation.

Effects of chin advancement surgery in hyoid bone and tongue positions and in the dimension of the oropharynx.

Introduction: Advancement genioplasty has been increasingly indicated for the correction of anterior mandibular deficiency as it balances the patient's profile and generates functional changes.

Objective: Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the effects of advancement genioplasty in the oropharyngeal size and in the position of the hyoid bone and tongue.

Methods: The sample comprised 22 lateral cephalometric radiographs of 11 individuals who had undergone advancement genioplasty alone.