ReviewDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Neurophysiological Examination for the Diagnosis of Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders: A Literature Review.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 2 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
- Migraine is Associated With Altered Preoperative Endodontic Pain Perception and Mechanical Sensory Function but Not Short-Term Postoperative Pain: A Prospective Clinical Study.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2026Observational
- Neural Mechanisms and Brain Alterations in Orofacial Pain: A Narrative Review of Human Neuroimaging.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Temporomandibular disorders and neck disability in individuals with cervical disc herniation.European journal of oral sciences · 2026Article
- Central and Peripheral Sensitization in Temporomandibular Disorders: Proposed Mechanisms of Botulinum Toxin Therapy.Toxins · 2026Review
- Temporomandibular disorders in a tertiary clinic: associations with pain, chronicity, sleep versus awake bruxism, and psychological factors-a retrospective study.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2026Article
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Abstract
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a cluster of musculoskeletal conditions that involve the overall structures of jaw movements, including the temporomandibular joint, the masticatory muscles, and the surrounding structures. The etiology of TMD-related pain may be either central or peripheral, and differential diagnoses with other orofacial conditions are commonly required. Central pain etiology is associated with altered brain function linked to sensitization of pain-producing centers, whereas peripheral etiology of TMD is considered multifactorial, with some predisposing factors. Differentiating between neurological conditions and TMD requires a comprehensive clinical evaluation, as overlapping symptoms can complicate the diagnostic process. The aim of this review was to summarize the current literature about the role of neurophysiological examination in the management of orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders to provide clear data that could be useful for clinical practice and for future clinical studies in this field.
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