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Masticatory System Disorders: Integrative Approaches to the Temporomandibular Joint, Muscles, Occlusion and Beyond

A special issue of Dentistry Journal (ISSN 2304-6767).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 May 2026 | Viewed by 2218

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Maciej Chęciński

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1. National Medical Institute of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, Wołoska 137, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland
2. Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, Kielce, Poland
Interests: oral and maxillofacial surgery; head and neck surgery; minimally invasive surgery; temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders; advanced imaging (CBCT); clinical research; surgical innovation
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Dear Colleagues,

The masticatory system is a complex functional unit including the temporomandibular joints (TMJs), masticatory muscles, occlusion, and supporting skeletal structures. Disorders affecting this system may arise from multifactorial etiologies, presenting diagnostic and therapeutic challenges across various dental and medical disciplines. This Special Issue aims to explore the current challenges and future directions in diagnosing and managing functional masticatory system disorders, including but not limited to temporomandibular joint dysfunctions, myofascial pain, occlusal pathologies, skeletal discrepancies, and the consequences of tooth loss.

We invite contributions from the fields of prosthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, physical therapy, and orofacial pain, as well as interdisciplinary research that integrates novel diagnostics, digital tools, and therapeutic strategies. Studies focusing on the long-term clinical outcomes, minimally invasive interventions, orthognathic surgery planning, and splint therapy are particularly welcome. This Special Issue will provide a platform to share evidence-based practices and innovative approaches to restore harmony in the masticatory system.

Dr. Maciej Chęciński
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • temporomandibular joint disorders
  • masticatory muscles
  • occlusion
  • dental
  • myofascial pain syndromes
  • mandibular advancement
  • prosthodontics
  • orthodontics
  • orthognathic surgery
  • oral surgical procedures
  • jaw abnormalities
  • bruxism
  • craniomandibular disorders
  • pain management
  • diagnostic imaging
  • dental occlusion
  • craniofacial injuries

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Temporomandibular Disorders in Professional Scuba Divers—A Cross-Sectional Study
by Ivica Pelivan, Joško Viskić and Nikša Dulčić
Dent. J. 2025, 13(9), 434; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13090434 - 21 Sep 2025
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Objectives: Most of the published literature on this topic argues about painful teeth, masticatory muscles, and/or temporomandibular joints in scuba divers. This study aimed to determine the possible differences in the prevalence of TMD between the diver population and the general population. Methods: [...] Read more.
Objectives: Most of the published literature on this topic argues about painful teeth, masticatory muscles, and/or temporomandibular joints in scuba divers. This study aimed to determine the possible differences in the prevalence of TMD between the diver population and the general population. Methods: This was a cross-sectional epidemiological study. The standardized RDC/TMD protocol was used for both the study and the control group. A total of 84 individuals were randomly selected to participate in the study: 55 divers (study group) and 29 individuals from the general population (control group). Results: There was a significant difference in the group 2 and group 3 RDC/TMD Axis I diagnoses between the study and the control group. Logistic regression analysis showed that the diver population was 15.8 times more likely to develop a group 2 left joint and 12 times more likely to develop a group 3 right joint diagnoses than the general population. The RDC/TMD Axis II diagnoses were also significantly higher in the study group than in the control group, whereby the divers were considerably older and predominantly male. Conclusions: A higher prevalence of group 2 (disk displacements) and group 3 (other common joint disorders) diagnoses was found in the divers. However, these results should be taken considering the limitation that there was a lack of age and gender matching between the groups, which can cause confounding. Full article
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Occlusal Dysesthesia (Phantom Bite Syndrome): A Scoping Review
by Ivica Pelivan, Sven Gojsović, Samir Čimić and Nikša Dulčić
Dent. J. 2026, 14(1), 47; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj14010047 - 12 Jan 2026
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Background: Occlusal dysesthesia (OD), also known as phantom bite syndrome, is characterized by the subjective sensation of an uncomfortable or “wrong” bite despite the absence of objective occlusal pathology. This scoping review aimed to synthesize the current evidence on the epidemiology, etiology, [...] Read more.
Background: Occlusal dysesthesia (OD), also known as phantom bite syndrome, is characterized by the subjective sensation of an uncomfortable or “wrong” bite despite the absence of objective occlusal pathology. This scoping review aimed to synthesize the current evidence on the epidemiology, etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of OD. Methods: The PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched using the terms “phantom bite,” “occlusal dysesthesia,” “occlusal hyperawareness,” “occlusal hypervigilance,” “uncomfortable occlusion,” and “oral cenestopathy.” Studies were screened according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses criteria (2020), and evidence quality was assessed using the Oxford Center for Evidence-Based Medicine levels of evidence. Results: A total of 20 studies were included. OD predominantly affected middle-aged women, with symptom durations often exceeding several years, and was believed to be caused by disorderly central sensory processing or maladaptive signal processing rather than by a primary occlusal abnormality, with high rates of psychiatric comorbidities reported. Current evidence supports conservative multidisciplinary management, including patient education, cognitive behavioral therapy, and supportive pharmacotherapy, and irreversible dental interventions are contraindicated. Conclusions: OD is a complex biopsychosocial condition requiring multidisciplinary care. The current low-quality evidence is primarily obtained from case reports and case series. Therefore, high-quality controlled trials are urgently required to establish evidence-based diagnostic criteria and treatment protocols. Full article
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