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Association Between Impacted Mandibular Third Molars and Temporomandibular Dysfunction: An Analysis Based on the Modified Helkimo Index

  • Dorin Ioan Cocoș,
  • Alexandru Vlasa,
  • Sorana Maria Bucur,
  • Mariana Păcurar and
  • Kamel Earar
Medicina2025, 61(5), 850;https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61050850

5 May 2025

Background and Objectives: To evaluate the impact of impacted mandibular third molars on temporomandibular joint dysfunction using the Modified Helkimo Index, analyzing symptom severity across age groups. Materials and Methods: A cohort of 140 patien...

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Validity and Reliability of the Helkimo Clinical Dysfunction Index for the Diagnosis of Temporomandibular Disorders

  • Roger Alonso-Royo,
  • Carmen María Sánchez-Torrelo,
  • Alfonso Javier Ibáñez-Vera,
  • Noelia Zagalaz-Anula,
  • Yolanda Castellote-Caballero,
  • Esteban Obrero-Gaitán,
  • Daniel Rodríguez-Almagro and
  • Rafael Lomas-Vega
Diagnostics2021, 11(3), 472;https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics11030472

8 March 2021

The Helkimo Clinical Dysfunction Index (HCDI) is a simple and quick test used to evaluate subjects affected by temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), and its psychometric properties have not been tested. The test evaluates movement, joint function, pain...

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Validation of the Modified Helkimo Clinical Index for Diagnosing Temporomandibular Disorders in a Romanian Patient Sample

  • Dorin Ioan Cocoș,
  • Sorana Maria Bucur,
  • Mariana Păcurar and
  • Kamel Earar
Diagnostics2025, 15(18), 2347;https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics15182347

16 September 2025

Background and objectives: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are common but challenging to diagnose in routine practice due to the complexity of the DC/TMD protocol. The study assesses the diagnostic validity and reliability of the modified Helkimo...

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Effectiveness of Open Rigid Internal Fixation of Condylar Fracture Resulting in Temporomandibular Joint Function Recovery

  • Paulina Agier,
  • Szymon Tyszkiewicz and
  • Marcin Kozakiewicz
Dent. J.2025, 13(12), 562;https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13120562

1 December 2025

Background: Maxillofacial trauma can impair crucial functions of the stomatognathic system. Mandibular condyle fractures, in particular, often lead to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Methods: This study evaluated the effectiveness of open...

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Comprehensive Assessment of Orofacial Health and Disease Related Parameters in Adolescents with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis—A Cross-Sectional Study

  • Cordula Leonie Merle,
  • Robin Hoffmann,
  • Jan Schmickler,
  • Michael Rühlmann,
  • Nadia Challakh,
  • Rainer Haak,
  • Gerhard Schmalz and
  • Dirk Ziebolz
J. Clin. Med.2020, 9(2), 513;https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9020513

13 February 2020

Background: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate oral health and functional status of adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and its possible link to disease specific parameters. Methods: Patients with JIA were recru...

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Intra-Articular Injections into the Inferior versus Superior Compartment of the Temporomandibular Joint: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  • Maciej Chęciński,
  • Kamila Chęcińska,
  • Natalia Turosz,
  • Maciej Sikora and
  • Dariusz Chlubek
J. Clin. Med.2023, 12(4), 1664;https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12041664

19 February 2023

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to validate the hypothesis that intra-articular injections into the inferior temporomandibular joint compartment are more efficient than analogous superior compartment interventions. Publications reporti...

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Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis: Long-Term Outcomes with One-Stage Resection and Reconstruction Using Total Joint Alloplastic Replacement—A 20-Year Experience

  • Giovanni Gerbino,
  • Michela Omedè,
  • Elisa Raveggi,
  • Sara Silvestri,
  • Emanuele Zavattero and
  • Guglielmo Ramieri
J. Clin. Med.2025, 14(13), 4639;https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14134639

30 June 2025

Background/Objectives: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis, characterized by osseous–fibrous fusion, severely impairs mandibular function. While alloplastic total joint replacement (TJR) is the gold standard, long-term outcomes remain under...

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Comparative Evaluation of Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Retromandibular Transparotid and Transoral Endoscopic-Assisted Approach for Surgical Management of Mandibular Subcondylar Fractures

  • Ajit Sinha and
  • Srivalli Natarajan
Craniomaxillofac. Trauma Reconstr.2021, 14(2), 90-99;https://doi.org/10.1177/1943387520949099

13 August 2020

Study Design: A prospective randomized comparative study was conducted to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of the retromandibular transparotid (RMT) approach with endoscopic-assisted transoral (ENDO) approach used for open reduction an...

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Mandibular Mobility as a Marker for Temporomandibular Joint Arthritis in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis—A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

  • Tamara Pawlaczyk-Kamieńska
J. Clin. Med.2025, 14(20), 7385;https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14207385

19 October 2025

Background/Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the functional characteristics of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in patients diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Specifically, it seeks to determine the prevalence of TMJ involveme...

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Hand-Carried Ultrasonography Instrumentation in the Diagnosis of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

  • Marco Severino,
  • Silvia Caruso,
  • Sofia Rastelli,
  • Roberto Gatto,
  • Tommaso Cutilli,
  • Laura Pittari,
  • Alessandro Nota and
  • Simona Tecco
Methods Protoc.2021, 4(4), 81;https://doi.org/10.3390/mps4040081

6 November 2021

Internal derangement (ID) in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is defined as a mechanical problem of the joint that interferes with its function. It is attributed to an abnormal interaction among the articular disc, condyle, and joint eminence. The a...

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