Tina Webb, a forty year old wife and mother, suffered from chronic migraines and was diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorder, which is a condition where pain radiates from the jaw. She was prescribed opioids for pain relief and quickly became addicted. Her husband noticed a change in her behavior and started to count her pills to make sure she was taking the prescribed amount. He found that she was taking up to 26 pills a day, she took 296 pills in an 8 day period. Together they tried to
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a diagnosis that is characterized by pain, clicking and/or crepitations in the temporomandibular joints that may or may not include limited mandibular mobility and tenderness of the preauricular and/or muscles of mastication. (5 p. 54) The cause of TMD can be attributed to a myriad of factors that fall within the realm of physiological or psychosocial etiologies. Often times, patients will experience symptoms of TMD due to “malocclusion and occlusional interference
thanks to the complex and unique temporomandibular joint (TMJ) anatomy. These joints allow you to push your jaw back, slide it forward and open and close your mouth. But that’s not all; the TMJ also moves your jaw side to side. And all of these movements are produced by a group of muscles. However, complications can arise with a joint this multifaceted, and according to the National Institutes of Dental Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), there are three common TMJ disorders people often experience. Muscle
included questions measuring disability in a self-report questionnaire, which was used to compare differences between different pain conditions(9). Impact on the ADL was part of the disability score. Research Diagnostic Criteria for Tempomandibular disorder(10) incorporated von Korff instrument(9) concerning disability to measure ADL. Several oral conditi... ... middle of paper ... ...onent of this study. Only a few population studies described OHRQoL (14). On the other hand, several OHRQoL study
EhlersDanlos Syndrome Ehlers-Danlos sydrome (EDS) is a rare inherited group of connective tissue disorders characterized by defects of the major structural protein in the body (collagen). Collagen is a tough fibrous protein that plays an essential role in binding, holding together, strengthening, and providing elasticity to bodily cells and tissues. There are six major types of EDS that I will discuss, however I will only go into detailed discussion on two of the six types of EDS. The two major
The panoramic image is a radiographic image that is taken using an extraoral receptor that is positioned outside of the mouth. It has become the standard extraoral image used to survey the patient’s oral and facial structures. The purpose of this image is to provide the dental radiographer an overall view of the maxilla and the mandible on a single projection. A dentist may use a panoramic image to evaluate the following: the dentition and supporting structures, impacted teeth, eruption patterns
As the dentist and his assistant worked diligently to complete the cavitation surgery, I felt a very odd sensation in my neck; it was very subtle. The dense feeling and discomfort I had felt for many years was completely gone. It dawned on me that the lymph in my neck had released! The lumpiness and accompanying achiness were gone! My husband was right; my lymph had been doing its job all along — to protect the body from what was in the wisdom tooth socket. Now with the cavitations cleaned out there
WA) According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, between five and 12 percent of the population suffers from a condition known as TMJD or temporomandibular joint and muscle disease. Young children are more likely to be affected as are women. Pain is often reported with TMJD as is popping noises when the joint is moved. Patients also frequently report they have trouble chewing and sensitive teeth tend to be an issue. Thankfully, a Tacoma dentist can be of
TMJ, also known as the Temporomandibular Joint, is the joint between your skull and your jaw. This joint is very important to the jaw because it helps the jaw to move properly. This is considered both a joint disorder and a muscle disorder. It’s considered a muscle disorder due to the pain people get moving their jaw. People who have this syndrome may have instances where their jaw cracks or they have moments where they lose the ability to move it. People know a lot about TMJ syndrome, but have
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A good smile is vital to many people the other of the advantages of orthodontics would be to help create that smile for those who take some additional care and attention. Another is properly aligned teeth are easier to keep clean and maintain, and a third is for certain procedures may help relieve painful conditions within the jaw due to misaligned teeth. For many individuals, a wide open smile showing their pearly white teeth all aligned and clean is essential, but some folks are born with teeth
Bruxism is unconsciously grinding or clenching your teeth due to this stress. It often happens while you sleep, but it can occur any time your mind is busy, even while you are at work. Not only does this grinding put unnecessary force on your jaw joint and increase the risk of TMD, but it can also damage your smile. By repeatedly grinding your teeth, you create worn surfaces that can easily lead to sensitivity, decay, and even fractures. Bruxism is a serious condition if not addressed. Do You Get
insulin hormone and bile acid, as well as in the blood. Sulfur is perhaps one of the most crucial nutrients required by the human body as it is present in the amino acids which are the basic building blocks of protein in connective tissue including joints, muscle, cartilage, skin, hair, and nails. MSM is essential for the appropriate functioning of several metabolic processes in the body. MSM supplements provide the body with needed sulfur for creating methionine, which assists with basic bodily processes
Stolen Health & Life: How Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Marauds Its Victims The Golden Girls was an eighties sitcom about four women that shared a home in Miami. The sitcom presented a myriad of topics from homelessness to age discrimination. One of its more poignant episodes was about the diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This two part episode showed how Dorothy (portrayed by Bea Arthur), struggled to find the cause of an ongoing illness that mimicked flu like symptoms. After visiting a multitude
pain in the general population: results of the bone and joint decade 2000-2010 task force on neck pain and its associated disorders. Spine, 33 (4): S75-82. Cote, P., Velde, G. V. d., Cassidy, J., Carroll, L., S.Hogg-Johnson, Holm, L., Carragee, E., Haldeman, S., Nordin, M. and Hurwitz, E. 2008. The burden and determinants of neck pain in workers: results of the bone and joint decade 2000-2010 Task force on neck pain and its associated disorders. Spine, 33 (4): S60-74. Cote, P., Cassidy, J., Carroll
A friend of mine was asking me about global postural re-education. First, I thought postural exercises with cognitive multimodal treatment model. Then searching in the literature I found a very effective, special treatment model. Global Postural Reeducation (GPR) is a physical therapy method developed in France by Philippe-Emmanuel Souchard. This therapeutic approach is based on an integrated idea of the muscular system as formed by muscle chains, which can face shortening resulting from constitutional
Beautiful Boy: A father’s Journey Though His Son’s Addiction, is a non-fictional story written by David Sheff describing the struggles he and his family go through because of the onset of his son’s, Nic, addiction to methamphetamine. The story starts out when Nic is a young boy living with his mother, Vicki, and father, David in San Francisco. David and Vicki are wonderful parents. They are both active in Nic’s life; they read to him, take him to the San Francisco Zoo, and when he is of age, attends
Ninety percent of Americans have experienced a headache at some point in their lives. Only four percent of the entire Earth’s population has never experienced a headache. This is not surprising since there are so many different types of headaches. The two major groups of headaches are primary and secondary. The primary headache group consists of Tension Type Headaches, Migraines, and Cluster Headaches. The secondary headache group consists of Cervicogenic Headaches, Posttraumatic Headache Syndrome
Possible Techniques for Treating Dental Anxiety/ Dental Phobia The management / treatment of anxious and phobic patients can depend on the severity of the condition. The medical history of the patient also influences the treatments that are available to them (Robert Ireland 2010) Managing a patient’s Dental Anxiety and Dental Phobia can be considered under two headings 1. Non-pharmacological • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) - non-invasive psychological intervention therapy such as positive
Myofascial Release (MFR) is defined as a hands-on soft tissue stretching technique that involves manipulating the muscles and the fascial covering.1 MFR is performed by a trained professional who applies a gentle yet progressive stretch where-by the amount of time for which the technique is applied, the direction in which the stretch is applied, and the force with which it is applied are all dependent upon the patient’s physical response to the treatment.2,3 Ultimately, it is what the therapist