Disorders of the TMJ Joint Syndrome
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- Electromyographic activity of the temporal and masseter muscles at different occlusal positions
Petrovic, D. and Horvat-Banic S.
Medicinski Pregled (Novi Sad)
2007 60: 134-139
Read before treatment - Occlusal splints for treating sleep bruxism (tooth grinding)
Macedo CR, et al.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
2007 4
Notes: Art. No.: CD005514
Editor's notes: This review found insufficient evidence in the literature to conclude that occlusal guards reduce sleep bruxism; however, the study design was not intended to evaluate whether they reduce wear on the teeth, and was not suggesting that they are ineffective for that purpose.
Read before treatment - Occlusion, TMDs, and dental education
Ash, Major M. Jr.
Head & Face Medicine
2007 3 (1)
Background information - Centric relation: A historical and contemporary orthodontic perspective
Rinchuse, Donald J., DMD, MS, MDS, PhD and Kandasamy, Sanjivan, BDSc, BScDent, DocClinDen, MOrthRCS
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2006 137 (4): 494-501
Background information - Minimally invasive operative techniques using high tech dentistry (PDF, 148K)
Brostek, Andrew M. Dr., et al.
Dental Practice
2006: 106-106
Editor's notes: Online publication date September/October 2006.
Read before treatment - The clinical usefulness of surface electromyography in the diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular disorders
Klasser, Gary D. DMD, and Okeson, Jeffrey P., DMD
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2006 137 (6): 763-771
Read before treatment - The treatment of painful temporomandibular joint clicking with oral splints—A randomized clinical trial
Conti, Paulo Cesar Rodrigues, DDS, et al.
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2006 137 (8): 1108-1114
Background information - Relationship between oral parafunctional/nutritive sucking habits and temporomandibular joint dysfunction in primary dentition
Castelo, P.M., et al.
International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
2005 15 (1): 29-36
Background information - The advantages of minimally invasive dentistry
Christensen, Gordon J., DDS, MSD, PhD
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2005 136: 1563-1565
Background information - Caffeine-generated temporomandibular joint dysfunction and bruxism—TMJ—Letters to the Editor
Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients
2003
Notes: Published January, 2003
Editor's notes: The letter also implicates theophylline (a once commonly-, but now rarely-prescribed medication for respiratory illnesses which is molecularly similar to caffeine) in TMJ pain and bruxism.
Background information - Minimally invasive dentistry
Murdoch-Kinch, Carol Anne, DDS, PhD, and McLean, Mary Ellen, DDS
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2003 134: 87-95
Background information - Occlusion-Based Treatment Planning for Complex Dental Restorations: Part 1
Keough, Bernard, DMD, CAGS
The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry
2003 23 (3): 237-247
Read before treatment - Occlusion-Based Treatment Planning for Complex Dental Restorations: Part 2
Keough, Bernard, DMD, CAGS
The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry
2003 23 (4): 325-335
Read before treatment - A common-sense approach to splint therapy
Dylina, Tim J., DDS
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
2001 86 (5): 539-545
Read before treatment - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Case Report
Herren, Chris, DMD, and Lindroth, John, DDS
The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
2001 2 (3)
Background information - Clinical Indications for Altering Vertical Dimension of Occlusion
Harper, Richard P., DDS, PhD, FRCD(C) and Misch, Carle E., DDS, MDS
Quintessence International
2000 31 (4)
Notes: Quintessence Publishing
Read before treatment - Referred craniofacial pain patterns in patients with temporomandibular disorder
Wright, Edward F., DDS, MS
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2000 131 (9): 1307-1315
Background information - Study shows link between antidepressants, bruxism
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2000 131 (3)
Editor's notes: Article in JADA's "News" column.
Background information - Treating Bruxism and Clenching
Christensen, Gordon J., DDS, MSD, PhD
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2000 131 (2): 233-235
Read before treatment - Case Report: Antidepressant-induced bruxism successfully treated with Gabapentin
Brown, E. Sherwood MD, PhD and Sunhee C. Hong, DDS
The Journal of the American Dental Association
1999 130 (10): 1467-1469
Background information - Integrated Electromyography of the Masseter on Incremental Opening and Closing with Audio Biofeedback: A Study on Mandibular Posture
Gross, MD, et al.
International Journal of Prosthodontics
1999 12 (5): 419-425
Read before treatment - Restoration of the Severely Worn Dentition Using a Systematized Approach for a Predictable Prognosis
Stewart
The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry
1998 18 (1): 47-57
Read before treatment - Dental Splint Prescription Patterns: A Survey
Pierce, Calvin J. DMD, PhD, et al.
The Journal of the American Dental Association
1995 126 (2): 248-254
Background information - Aetna® Clinical Policy Bulletin: Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Aetna Inc. web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Editor's notes: Clinical Policy Bulletin: Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD). Describes one major insurer's position on the assessment and management of these disorders.
Background information - BiteStrip® Home Screening_Test for Sleep Bruxism
Therapy Control Products Inc.
NoSnoreZone.com web site
Last viewed: 9/24/2010
Editor's notes: Manufacturer's web site. Sells a home test for assessing whether a patient clenches or grinds their teeth while sleeping. Symbyos does not have firsthand experience with the test, and is unaware of scientific studies verifying the manufacturer's claims.
Read before treatment - Bruxism/Teeth grinding
MayoClinic.com web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Background information - Neuromuscular Dentistry
Calavassy, Fred Dr. and Guirguis, Sam Dr.
Myotronics Australasia web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Editor's notes: Manufacturer's web site
Background information - Occlusion in the New Millennium: The Controversy Continues, Part 1 (PDF, 429K)
Spear, Frank, DDS, MSD
Spear Perspective—The art and science of exceptional esthetic and restorative dentistry
3 (2)
Editor's notes: Great Lakes Orthodontics web site.
Background information - Occlusion in the New Millennium: The Controversy Continues, Part 2 (PDF, 112K)
Spear, Frank, DDS, MSD
Spear Perspective—The art and science of exceptional esthetic and restorative dentistry
3 (2)
Editor's notes: Great Lakes Orthodontics web site.
Background information - The Politics and Science of Neuromuscular Dentistry 1965–1999; One Man Versus the Establishment—1965–1987
Jankelsion, Robert
Myotronics Australasia web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Editor's notes: Manufacturer's web site
Background information - The TMJ Association
The TMJ Association web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Background information - Treating Bruxism and Clenching (Letter #1)
CLENCHING
The Journal of the American Dental Association
Editor's notes: Editorial comment re: Dr. Christensen's recommended treatments for bruxing- discusses mandibular rest and isokinetic stretching, used successfully for 40 years, by Dr. James H.Quinn, DDS.
Read before treatment - Treating Bruxism and Clenching (Letter #2)
The Journal of the American Dental Association
Editor's notes: Editorial comment re: Dr. Christensen's recommended treatment for bruxing in young patients- discusses possible orthodontic complications from splint use in growing patients, by David J. Harnick, DDS, MSD (orthodontist).
Read before treatment - What is bruxism?
University of Virginia Health System web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Editor's notes: One university's protocols for diagnosing and treating bruxism.
Background information