Search for dissertations about: "temporomandibular disorders TMD"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 30 swedish dissertations containing the words temporomandibular disorders TMD.

  2. 21. TRISMUS Incidence, Effects on Health-Related Quality of Life and Development of the Gothenburg Trismus Questionnaire

    Author : Joakim Johnson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Trismus; Cancer; Head and Neck.; Radiation therapy; TMD; Oncology; PRO; HRQL; Questionnaire; Instrument;

    Abstract : The word trismus is modern latin, derived from the greek word ”trismos” meaning ”grinding” or ”rasping”. Trismus is defined as a limitation in the mouth/jaw-opening ability due to a reduced mandible mobility. A Maximal Interincisal Opening, (MIO) ≤ 35mm is often used as the cut-off point for trismus. READ MORE

  4. 22. Causes and consequences of temporomandibular joint diseases

    Author : Adrian Salinas Fredricson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD), a subgroup of Temporomandibular disorders (TMD), has a multifactorial etiology with still largely unknown pathophysiology. Although many risk factors have been proposed, few population-based studies have been conducted. READ MORE

  5. 23. Orofacial pain and jaw function in children and adolescents : epidemiology, biopsychosocial implications and caregivers' approach

    Author : Amal Al-Khotani; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Relying on practitioner knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of orofacial pain (OFP) and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in children and adolescents tends to be insufficient for effective dental practice. To improve overall performance, it is crucial to discuss topics related to practitioner competency, including professional knowledge and its associated perspectives. READ MORE

  6. 24. Premature birth - studies on orthodontic treatment need, craniofacial morphology and function

    Author : Liselotte Paulsson-Björnsson; Malmö högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Få studier har utvärderat om det finns något samband mellan för tidig födsel och bettavvikelser eller behov av tandreglering. Dessutom har inga tidigare studier undersökt om för tidigt födda barn skiljer sig från barn födda efter fullgången graviditet avseende ansiktsmorfologi, huvudvärk och temporomanibular dysfunktion (TMD), dvs. READ MORE

  7. 25. Salivary biomarkers in chronic muscle pain

    Author : Hajer Jasim; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Muscle related temporomandibular disorders (TMD myalgia), one of the most common orofacial pain conditions, is characterized by facial pain and often accompanied by jaw movement limitations. Although the underlying biological mechanisms are still unclear, a cluster of proteins and peptides is assumed may mirror the pathophysiology. READ MORE