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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. 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

5. 3. 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

6. 4. On temporomandibular disorders : Time trends, associated factors, treatment need and treatment outcome

   Author : Alkisti Anastassaki-Köhler; Tomas Magnusson; Yrsa Le Bell; Jönköping University; []
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   Abstract : During the last few decades, and especially during the 1990s, an increase in musculoskeletal pain conditions and stress-related ill-health has been observed in Sweden. At the same time, an improvement in the oral health of the population has been noted. READ MORE

7. 5. The Manifestations and the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders in Patients with Chronic Whiplash-associated Disorders Grades 2 and 3

   Author : Luciano Klobas; Anne Söderlund; Per-Olof Eriksson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Temporomandibular; TMD; Muscle; Whiplash; Whiplash-associated disorders; WAD; Chronic; Prevalence; Treatment; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Käkkirurgi;

   Abstract : The main aim of this project was to encircle the subtype of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) present in patients with chronic whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) and study the debut of TMD symptoms, the provoking factors and the outcome of conservative TMD treatments. The results could add to the aetiological discussion about TMD mainly as being part of chronic WAD pain or not. READ MORE