Aim of investigation: The scientific community has identified the biopsychosocial model as the best approach to evaluate and manage individuals suffering from temporomandibular disorders (TMD). However, in orofacial and musculoskeletal medicine several professionals support the clinical role of postural approaches in evaluating and treating patients. We aimed to search possible evidence regarding the presence of postural alterations in TMD patients.

Aim of Investigation: High levels of highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) (inflammation marker) has been observed in chronic pain conditions. We aim to investigate the association between the level of hs-CRP and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain in Finnish adults over 11 years.

Aim of investigation: In this report, we describe a case in which nociplastic pain developed at the referred pain area from recurrent myofascial pain one year after extraction of painful tooth. Nociplastic pain is defined as the following by IASP, Pain that arises from altered nociception despite no clear evidence of actual or threatened tissue damage causing the activation of peripheral nociceptors or evidence for disease or lesion of the somatosensory system causing the pain.

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The aim was to investigate the frequency of jaw pain misdiagnosed as arising from impacted third molars (odontogenic source) compared to pain originating from a non-odontogenic source.

Aim of investigation: To examine intake factors collected during a physical therapy (PT) evaluation in a cohort of individuals with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) to determine which factors were inversely associated with number of PT visits and patient satisfaction.

Aim of Investigation: To evaluate the prevalence and incidence of TMD signs/symptoms at 3 time-points during the management of OSA with a mandibular advancement device. Methods: Retrospective data of patients referred to the Orofacial Pain Clinic at University of Kentucky between July 2012 to June 2020 for the management of OSA with MAD were included. Analyses were performed at initial visit (t0), first follow-up after MAD delivery (t1, at 68±28.05 days), mid-treatment (t2, at 129±26.59 days) and the closest follow-up before second sleep study (t3, at 235±116.83 days). Differences between baseline visit and subsequent visits were assessed with McNemar test (α=0.05).

Aim of investigation: To present a 13-year-old female with a complaint of pain located inside the right ear and mastoid area, described as constant throbbing/dull with an intensity of 7/10, and a frequency of 8-10 times per day becoming sharp reaching an intensity of 9/10, lasting for 1-2 minutes. Past treatments: NSAIDs, ear tubes surgery, multiple evaluations by ENTs, primary care physician and dentist. Exams:  Brain MRI, neck CT, dental radiographs.

Aim of Investigation: Different factors have been reported to increase the odds for sleep bruxism (SB). Positive association was reported between SB and the use of tobacco, caffeinated drinks and alcohol. One study indicated that young females exposed to smoke had worse sleep quality and higher SB prevalence. Regarding anxiety and SB, the evidence is divisive, and no conclusive verification has been found. The aim of this study was to analyze the association between self- reported SB and smoking, caffeine intake, sleep quality or anxiety/depression symptoms.

Aim of Investigation: To confirm the relationship between TMD and hormonal levels in young females.

Aim of investigation: To analyze Axis I and II findings of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) patients diagnosed with headache attributed to TMD (HAattrTMD) according to the Diagnostic Criteria for TMD (DC/TMD).

Aim of the investigation: The aim of the study was to test if orofacial pain patients were more likely to start or complete a brief psychological intervention effective for managing certain chronic orofacial pain conditions (physical self-regulation, PSR), if it was offered via telehealth vs. in person. An exploratory aim was to describe demographic factors that may influence whether patients started or completed PSR via telehealth.