Search for dissertations about: "Temporomandibular"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 68 swedish dissertations containing the word Temporomandibular.

2. 1. Temporomandibular disorders : incidence, course, and risk factors

   Author : Susanna Marklund; Anders Wänman; Gunnar E Carlsson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; bruxism; dental occlusion; gender; headaches; longitudinal; myofascial pain; orofacial pain; prospective cohort; risk factors; spinal pain; temporomandibular joint; ODONTOLOGY; ODONTOLOGI;

   Abstract : Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) embrace pain and dysfunction in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and jaw muscles. TMD is a prevalent condition in the population and constitutes a significant health problem. READ MORE

4. 2. Temporomandibular disorders among Sami women : perspectives based on an epidemiological survey with mixed methods

   Author : Christina Storm Mienna; Anders Wänman; Martti Helkimo; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; epidemiology; gender; headache; indigenous; pain; qualitative; quality of life; temporomandibular; odontologi; Odontology;

   Abstract : Introduction The aim of the research project was to examine prevalence, co-morbidity, and impact on daily life of pain and dysfunction in the jaw-face, head, and neck-shoulder regions among adult Sami women in northern Sweden. The aim of the qualitative part of the study was to explore, thoughts, experiences, and beliefs regarding temporomandibular disorders (TMD) among Sami women with and without TMD, to gain insights into their health care experiences. READ MORE

5. 3. The temporomandibular joint : Tomopraphic and CT assesment of its bone demarcations with reference to adjacent organs

   Author : Jan Ahlqvist; Annika Isberg; Sven-Ola Hietala; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : Temporomandibular joint; anatomy; tomography; CT; artefacts; odontologi; Odontology;

   Abstract : The wall of the temporal bone separating the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) from surroundings organs, can be very thin and also have development defects. Distortion effects in the radiographic reproduction of these bone walls can result in misinterpretations when exanimating suspected pathologic changes in the region. READ MORE

6. 4. Exploring temporomandibular disorders : longitudinal and qualitative perspectives

   Author : Aurelia Ilgunas; Anna Lövgren; Frank Lobbezoo; Corine M. Visscher; Birgitta Häggman-Henrikson; Malin Ernberg; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cohort studies; decision-making; dental health services; dentistry; epidemiology; evidence-based dentistry; facial pain; population health; qualitative studies; temporomandibular joint disorders; women; odontologi; Odontology;

   Abstract : Background: Ideally, all clinical decision-making should enable care provision on the best available scientific evidence, clinical experience, and evaluated risks and benefits. Even though there are validated and evaluated decision tools for identification, diagnostics and treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), patients with TMD still seem to go undetected, undiagnosed and undertreated in dentistry. READ MORE

7. 5. Recognition of Temporomandibular Disorders : validity and outcome of three screening questions (3Q/TMD)

   Author : Anna Lövgren; Anders Wänman; Birgitta Häggman-Henrikson; Corine Visscher; Ambra Michelotti; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Temporomandibular disorders; orofacial pain; screening methods; diagnostic accuracy; public health; odontologi; Odontology;

   Abstract : Background Pain and dysfunction in the temporomandibular region (Temporomandibular Disorders, TMD) are common conditions in the general population with an estimated treatment need of 5-15% in the general population. However, in Sweden, traceable performed treatments are significantly lower. READ MORE