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 17
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of the Ministry of the Interior and Administarion, Kielce, Poland
Interests: temporomandibular joint disorders; masticatory system dysfunction; occlusion and occlusal therapy; myofascial pain; prosthodontics; oral and maxillofacial surgery; orthognathic surgery; orthodontics
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Special Issue Information
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
- traumatic
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