A5003260478- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments
- Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- Oropharyngeal Anatomy and Pathologies
- Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Medical and Biological Sciences
- Occupational health in dentistry
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
KU Leuven
2013-2023
Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven
2021-2023
UCLouvain
2013
Catholic University of America
1998-2010
Physiol (Belgium)
1984
The original Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) Axis I diagnostic algorithms have been demonstrated to be reliable. However, the Validation Project determined that RDC/TMD validity was below target sensitivity of ≥ 0.70 and specificity 0.95. Consequently, these empirical results supported development revised were subsequently valid most common pain-related TMD one temporomandibular joint (TMJ) intra-articular disorder. II instruments shown both reliable...
Summary In 2013, consensus was obtained on a definition of bruxism as repetitive masticatory muscle activity characterised by clenching or grinding the teeth and/or bracing thrusting mandible and specified either sleep awake bruxism. addition, grading system proposed to determine likelihood that certain assessment actually yields valid outcome. This study discusses need for an updated has following aims: (i) further clarify 2013 develop separate definitions bruxism; (ii) whether is disorder...
Summary We propose a new taxonomy model based on ontological principles for disorders that manifest themselves through the symptom of persistent orofacial pain and are commonly seen in clinical practice difficult to manage. Consensus meeting eight experts from various geographic areas representing different perspectives (orofacial pain, headache, oral medicine ontology) as an initial step towards improving taxonomy. Ontological were introduced, reviewed applied during consensus building...
The aim of the present study was to evaluate tactile detection threshold (TDT), filament-prick pain (FPT), pressure (PPT), and tolerance (PTOL) at multiple measuring points in orofacial region normal subjects. Sixteen males 16 females (age range from 20 41 years) participated. TDT FPT were measured on cheek skin overlying central part masseter muscles (MM), maxillary gingiva, tip tongue, using Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments. PPT PTOL MM, a algometer. intensity during FPT, measurements...
This study evaluated the one-year effect of physical therapy on pain and mandibular dysfunction associated with anterior disc displacement without reduction temporomandibular joint (closed lock). Forty-nine individuals were randomly assigned to either a group [n = 23, mean age (SD) 34.7 (14.0) yrs] or control 26, 38.5 (15.1) yrs]. At baseline after 3, 6, 12, 52 wks, function evaluated. All patients received extensive information about avoiding parafunctions oral habits all evaluation days....
This study was conducted to assess the psychological characteristics of, and determine effectiveness of group cognitive-behavioral (CB) treatment for, patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS). The baseline 24 female (age 69.7 ± 5.9 years) an identical number healthy control subjects 69.2 5.5 were compared. patient had significantly higher anxiety scores (P < 0.05) at baseline. A brief CB intervention delivered in a small-group format. Two sessions planned 6 months apart. numeric rating...
The aim of this investigation was to evaluate whether the pressure pain threshold (PPT) in masticatory muscles symptom-free subjects influenced by fluctuations sex hormones. PPT measured with an electronic algometer for at least 10 consecutive menstrual cycles women using oral contraceptives and not contraceptives, a regular cycle (26-31 days). In addition, men were pattern over period 1 year. All age range between 18 39 years. Measurement sessions held during three different phases...
Pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) of the bilateral masseter and temporalis muscles were assessed over a single day in between 2 days with aid an electronic algometer 11 males females. Using mixed model approach, covariance results controlled for confounding gender, day. time within‐session replications measurements. For every jaw muscle, first PPT measurement session was markedly higher than last one that same session. Except right muscles. no significant systematic differences could be...
Post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathy (PTN) is a disturbance of function or pathological change the nerve branches following trauma and has an important impact on patient's quality life (QoL).To provide diagnostic data PTN illustrate differences in aetiology, injured nerve, pain distribution, sensory profile QoL between subgroups.1331 patients with painful non-painful were retrospectively reviewed two centres, extracting demographic data, time cause trauma, clinical findings including signs...
Abstract Physical therapy is widely used to decrease pain and restore function in patients suffering from masticatory muscle pain. Controlled studies on its efficacy are scarce. This study evaluated the 1‐year effect of a 6‐week physical programme single blind, randomized, controlled trial. Fifty‐three subjects were randomly assigned either group [ n = 26; 19 women, mean age ( SD ) 36.6 years (15.5 years)] or control 27; 20 42.9 (15.1 years)]. In group, received education, stretching,...