Self-Reported Systemic, Immune-Mediated Disorders in Patients with and without Proplast-Teflon Implants of the TMJ
Examines self-reported systemic and immune mediated disorders in patients with Proplast-Teflon TMJ implants by comparing them to a group who was not exposed to these alloplastic implants and to a group who has had these implants removed.
Temporomandibular Joint Disc Replacement Made by Tissue-Engineered Growth of Cartilage
The new technique of tissue-engineered growth of cartilage for the replacement of discs and its effectiveness.
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: Overview of TMJ Disorder
The causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and research.
FDA Consumer Information:TMJ Implants: An Informational Update
CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) update regarding the FDA's role in monitoring these devices, the types of devices on the market and their status.
TMJ: Diet and Exercise Treatment
Covers nonsurgical treatment options. Reviews symptoms linked to the condition.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: An Overview at Simple Steps to Better Dental Health
A detailed look at these disorders including the symptoms, causes, treatment, possible surgery and chat transcripts from experts.
TMJ Concepts/Techmedia Custom-Made Total Joint Prosthesis: A Five Year Follow Up
42 consecutive patients had reconstruction using this prosthesis, and were followed for 5-8 years to determine the long term results.
TMJ Talk
Patient hosted, moderated discussion board on aspects of this disorder.
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
General information about the disorder and its symptoms. Includes a referral area which tells the percentage of the doctor's practice that is devoted to TMJD patients.
Animated MRI of the Temporomandibular Joint
8 MRI's with case reports, animated to show the particular problem.
Temporomandibular.info
Information for patients and dentists.
Clinical Significance of Temporomandibular Joint Abnormalities
Bilateral imaging that shows abnormalities in patients with and without pain.
Comparison of Two Temporomandibular Joint Prosthesis Systems
Compares the outcomes of two sets of patients.
BrainTalk Communities - TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Syndrome
Online patient support groups for healthcare and neurology, this one focusing on temporomandibular joint syndrome.
eMedicine Health: TMJ Overview
Explains the symptoms and treatment options.
TMJ and Facial Pain Center
Dr. Shankland offers some basic information about temporomandibular joint dysfunction, as well as promoting his book for sale.
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: TMJ Disorders
Overview of disorders, the symptoms, treatment, causes, and prognosis.
Craniofacial Pain Center
The Craniofacial Pain Center of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is devoted to the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders and chronic head, neck and facial pain. Find patient and professional information and educational programs.
Long-term Rheumatological Findings Associated with Alloplastic Temporomandibular Joint Implants
To assess whether alloplastic implants were associated with rheumatological disorders, the study supported by a grant from Dow Corning Corporation, who made the implants.
Myofascial Pain
Lists symptoms, treatment, medications and resources.
Examines self-reported systemic and immune mediated disorders in patients with Proplast-Teflon TMJ implants by comparing them to a group who was not exposed to these alloplastic implants and to a group who has had these implants removed.
(Clicks: 2,543; Comments: 0; Added: 08-01-2006)
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Temporomandibular Joint Disc Replacement Made by Tissue-Engineered Growth of Cartilage
The new technique of tissue-engineered growth of cartilage for the replacement of discs and its effectiveness.
(Clicks: 2,371; Comments: 0; Added: 04-01-2006)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=7965312 -
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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: Overview of TMJ Disorder
The causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and research.
(Clicks: 7,153; Comments: 0; Added: 09-10-2006)
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/HealthInformation/OralHealthInformationIndex/TMDTMJ/TMD.htm -
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FDA Consumer Information:TMJ Implants: An Informational Update
CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) update regarding the FDA's role in monitoring these devices, the types of devices on the market and their status.
(Clicks: 4,017; Comments: 0; Added: 07-04-2006)
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/tmjupdate.html -
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TMJ: Diet and Exercise Treatment
Covers nonsurgical treatment options. Reviews symptoms linked to the condition.
(Clicks: 8,167; Comments: 0; Added: 10-06-2006)
http://www.ctds.info/tmj.html -
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: An Overview at Simple Steps to Better Dental Health
A detailed look at these disorders including the symptoms, causes, treatment, possible surgery and chat transcripts from experts.
(Clicks: 6,454; Comments: 0; Added: 02-24-2006)
http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.28829/t.28829/pr.3.html -
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TMJ Concepts/Techmedia Custom-Made Total Joint Prosthesis: A Five Year Follow Up
42 consecutive patients had reconstruction using this prosthesis, and were followed for 5-8 years to determine the long term results.
(Clicks: 4,226; Comments: 0; Added: 08-16-2006)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12767873 -
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TMJ Talk
Patient hosted, moderated discussion board on aspects of this disorder.
(Clicks: 4,959; Comments: 0; Added: 10-24-2006)
http://p221.ezboard.com/btmjtalk -
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American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
General information about the disorder and its symptoms. Includes a referral area which tells the percentage of the doctor's practice that is devoted to TMJD patients.
(Clicks: 2,089; Comments: 0; Added: 08-03-2006)
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Animated MRI of the Temporomandibular Joint
8 MRI's with case reports, animated to show the particular problem.
(Clicks: 9,171; Comments: 0; Added: 03-15-2006)
http://www.quintpub.com/tmj_animations.html -
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Temporomandibular.info
Information for patients and dentists.
(Clicks: 5,893; Comments: 0; Added: 08-05-2006)
http://www.temporomandibular.info -
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Clinical Significance of Temporomandibular Joint Abnormalities
Bilateral imaging that shows abnormalities in patients with and without pain.
(Clicks: 8,643; Comments: 0; Added: 01-15-2006)
http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/smd/Rad/TMJ/PLWTMJ.htm -
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Comparison of Two Temporomandibular Joint Prosthesis Systems
Compares the outcomes of two sets of patients.
(Clicks: 9,160; Comments: 0; Added: 12-10-2005)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12796878 -
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BrainTalk Communities - TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Syndrome
Online patient support groups for healthcare and neurology, this one focusing on temporomandibular joint syndrome.
(Clicks: 4,654; Comments: 0; Added: 09-08-2006)
http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=251&page=1&sort=lastpost&order=&pp=20&daysprune=30 -
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eMedicine Health: TMJ Overview
Explains the symptoms and treatment options.
(Clicks: 7,111; Comments: 0; Added: 05-30-2006)
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/14227-1.asp -
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TMJ and Facial Pain Center
Dr. Shankland offers some basic information about temporomandibular joint dysfunction, as well as promoting his book for sale.
(Clicks: 1,648; Comments: 0; Added: 02-12-2006)
http://www.drshankland.com -
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: TMJ Disorders
Overview of disorders, the symptoms, treatment, causes, and prognosis.
(Clicks: 685; Comments: 0; Added: 09-26-2006)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001227.htm -
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Craniofacial Pain Center
The Craniofacial Pain Center of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is devoted to the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders and chronic head, neck and facial pain. Find patient and professional information and educational programs.
(Clicks: 802; Comments: 0; Added: 10-20-2006)
http://www.orofacialpain.com -
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Long-term Rheumatological Findings Associated with Alloplastic Temporomandibular Joint Implants
To assess whether alloplastic implants were associated with rheumatological disorders, the study supported by a grant from Dow Corning Corporation, who made the implants.
(Clicks: 4,751; Comments: 0; Added: 04-10-2006)
http://iadr.confex.com/iadr/2004Hawaii/techprogram/abstract_47607.htm -
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Myofascial Pain
Lists symptoms, treatment, medications and resources.
(Clicks: 5,047; Comments: 0; Added: 10-16-2006)
http://www.geocities.com/barmellin/myo.html -
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