ReviewThe journal of headache and pain2025
Temporomandibular disorders and mental health: shared etiologies and treatment approaches.
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41 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Efficacy of Myofascial Release Therapy and Related Soft-Tissue Techniques for Pain in Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2026Pooled it
- Effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2026Pooled it
- The Role of Proinflammatory Cytokines in Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Pooled it
- A patient journey map based on the experience of temporomandibular disorders patients: a qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Intra-articular injections in temporomandibular arthralgia: a systematic review.Oral and maxillofacial surgery · 2025Pooled it
- [Electrotherapy and sensory re-education as a treatment for chemotherapy-induced neuropathy].Revista medica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social · 2026Trial
- Comorbidities and associated factors of painful temporomandibular disorder symptoms in the BigMouth Dental Data Repository.Pain reports · 2026Article
- Four-Dimensional Impact of Oral Behaviours on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Across TMD Subtypes: A Parallel Multivariate Exploration.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Painful temporomandibular disorders, sleep bruxism, and anxiety symptoms in adolescents: a cross-sectional study.Odontology · 2026Article
- Temporomandibular disorders in children and adolescents: an underexplored condition in need of developmentally informed diagnostic guidance.Pain management · 2026Review
- Letter to the Editor Regarding 'Research Waste in Temporomandibular Disorders Among Registered Randomised Controlled Trials: A Meta-Epidemiologic Study'.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Comprehensive Evaluation of TMJ Dysfunction, Postural Control, and Adaptive Skills in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease and temporomandibular disorder risk: a nationwide cohort study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
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- Development and validation of the short form OHIP-TMD (SF-OHIP-TMD): a four-factor eight-item scale for assessing oral health impact in temporomandibular disorders.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Observational
- Pain-Affective Disorder Comorbidity in the Temporomandibular Disorders: From Mechanistic Insights to Clinical Management.Neuroscience bulletin · 2026Review
- Oral Behaviors, Anxiety, and Depression in Temporomandibular Disorders: A Conceptual Narrative Review Within the DC/TMD Axis II Framework.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- Latent profiles of oral health-related quality of life in temporomandibular disorders: implications for nurse-led stratified care.BMC nursing · 2026Article
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- Psychological and somatosensory correlates of temporomandibular disorder: anxiety, somatosensory amplification, and coping strategies-a biopsychosocial perspective.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2026Article
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Abstract
The biopsychosocial model suggests that temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) often coexist with mental health disorders, particularly depression and anxiety, affecting a significant portion of the global population. The interplay between TMDs and mental health disorders contributes to a complex comorbidity, perpetuating a cycle of mutual influence and reinforcement. This review investigates the neurobiological mechanisms and epidemiological evidence supporting the shared etiology of TMDs and mental health disorders, exploring potential shared vulnerabilities and bidirectional causal relationships. Shared vulnerabilities between TMDs and mental health disorders may stem from genetic and epigenetic predispositions, psychosocial factors, and behavioral aspects. Inflammatory cytokines, neurotransmitters, neurotrophins, and neuropeptides play pivotal roles in both peripheral and central sensitization as well as neuroinflammation. Brain imaging studies suggest that TMDs and mental health disorders exhibit overlapping brain regions indicative of reward processing deficits and anomalies within the triple network model. Future research efforts are crucial for developing a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms and confirming the reciprocal causal effects between TMDs and mental health disorders. This review provides valuable insights for oral healthcare professionals, stressing the importance of optimizing treatment strategies for individuals dealing with concurrent TMDs and mental health issues through a personalized, holistic, and multidisciplinary approach.
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