Pain Assessment in Oral Medicine through Its Different Dimensions: A Comprehensive Review

Scribante, Andrea; Pellegrini, Matteo; Pulicari, Federica; Ghizzoni, Martina; Modugno, Francesco Paolo; Spadari, Francesco

doi:10.3390/dj11110246

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“…Physiotherapy, a noninvasive method for the treatment of masticatory system dysfunction, plays a significant role in complex patient therapy, reduces pain, and improves patients' quality of life, which is also presented in this study's results [31]. Additionally it would be interesting in the future to test the effectiveness of rehabilitation in disk displacement of the temporomandibular joint, also evaluating other variables such as pain (Scribante A. et al) [33] or long-term quality of life such as in the research Castaño-Joaqui OG et al [34].…”

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Effectiveness of Rehabilitation for Disk Displacement of the Temporomandibular Joint—A Cross-Sectional Study

Kulesa-Mrowiecka,

Ciężarek,

Pihut

2024

JCM

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(1) Background: Dislocations of articular disk can occur as a result of parafunctions in the Temporo Mandibular Joint (TMJ), which limits the opening of the mandible and other movements. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation in patients with disk displacement of the TMJ. A total of 327 subjects with Temporo Mandibular Disorders underwent stomathognatic physiotherapy. (2) Methods: Based on the results obtained by a manual functional analysis, 35 patients who were identified with articular disk locking (disk displacement without reduction) were included in the study. The study group (N = 35) was subjected to passive repositioning of the articular disk, reposition splints, and physiotherapy. The patient’s TMJs were then examined before the therapy, immediately after the therapy, and during the follow-up visit 3–6 weeks after the therapy. The Diagnostic Criteria for the Most Common Intra-articular Temporomandibular Disorders was used to evaluate the effects of rehabilitation on the patients’ range of motions and the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). For the statistical analysis, Pearson’s r correlation coefficient test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test were used. (3) Results: The results showed a significant improvement in the range of motion of the mandible movements. The level of improvement was dependent on the time from the incident until undergoing rehabilitation. (4) Conclusions: The stomatognathic physiotherapy applied increased the range of motion of the mandible and reduced pain levels to the expected range.

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Effectiveness of Rehabilitation for Disk Displacement of the Temporomandibular Joint—A Cross-Sectional Study

Kulesa-Mrowiecka,

Ciężarek,

Pihut

2024

JCM

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Trends of burning mouth syndrome: a bibliometric study

Lin,

Jin,

Huang

et al. 2024

Front. Neurol.

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ObjectivesThis study utilizes bibliometric analysis to map the current research landscape and forecast emerging trends within the domain of Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS).Materials and methodsA comprehensive review of literature related to BMS was conducted, drawing from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) from 2008 to 2023. The analysis included both publication types “Article” and “Review Article.” Advanced quantitative techniques and visual analytics tools, including CiteSpace, VOSviewer, Tableau, and the Map Equation online platform were utilized to analyze the academic publications within this domain.ResultsOur analysis incorporated 497 articles on BMS. The data exhibit a progressive increase in the annual volume of publications from 2008 to 2023. In terms of geographic and institutional contributions, the United States of America (with 80 publications) and Nihon University (with 26 publications) emerged as leading entities in BMS research, while the Netherlands and England were identified as central to international collaboration efforts. Prominent researchers in this field include Adamo Daniela (18 publications) and Sun Andy (16 publications). Furthermore, the most cited works were authored by Jääskeläinen SK. An examination of the journals in which these articles were published showed a dominance of dental journals, highlighting significant interest and research efforts in BMS within the dental research community.ConclusionThe steady growth in BMS research signifies the formation of a robust core of researchers and demonstrates the maturation of the field. Despite this progress, the findings highlight a notable deficiency in cross-institutional and cross-regional collaborative efforts. Keyword cluster analysis has revealed “management” as a persistently relevant theme, with “pain modulation” emerging as the current focal interest. Additionally, “blood profile,” “pernicious anemia,” and “folate” have been identified as prospective areas of growing interest, suggesting important directions for future investigations.Clinical relevanceThis bibliometric analysis reveals the research landscape of BMS, aiming to highlight potential collaborative opportunities and define future research directions. These insights are invaluable for guiding subsequent investigations and carving new paths in the exploration of BMS.

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Chewing Bite Wafers versus Conventional Analgesic Drugs to Relieve Self-Reported Pain Associated with Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Jabr,

Altuhafy,

Barmak

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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(1) Objectives: To estimate the impact of chewing bite wafers in reducing pain associated with fixed orthodontic treatment (OT) compared with conventional analgesic drugs (CADs) (Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen). (2) Materials and methods: Unrestricted and manual searching was achieved up to November 2023 and PRISMA guidelines were followed. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included. Meta-analyses were conducted using a random-effects model. The available evidence quality was considered using the GRADE approach. (3) Results: Seven RCTs were included. Five RCTs used the Visual Analog Scale for self-reported pain assessment, while two RCTs used the Numeric Rating Scale. Four RCTs had a high RoB, and three RCTs had a moderate RoB. Separate meta-analyses were performed by pooling quantitative data from two RCTs that compared self-reported orthodontic pain between the bite wafer and Ibuprofen groups and three RCTs that compared the bite wafer and Acetaminophen groups for the different timepoints after orthodontic treatment. None of the timepoints individually indicated a significant difference in pain scores between the bite wafer and control groups, except on day 3, indicating significantly lower pain scores in the bite wafer versus the Acetaminophen groups. The overall level of evidence was very low. (4) Conclusions: Chewing bite wafers is possibly a useful option for CADs to relieve pain during early fixed OT.

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Pain Assessment in Oral Medicine through Its Different Dimensions: A Comprehensive Review

Cited by 3 publications

References 104 publications

Effectiveness of Rehabilitation for Disk Displacement of the Temporomandibular Joint—A Cross-Sectional Study

Effectiveness of Rehabilitation for Disk Displacement of the Temporomandibular Joint—A Cross-Sectional Study

Trends of burning mouth syndrome: a bibliometric study

Chewing Bite Wafers versus Conventional Analgesic Drugs to Relieve Self-Reported Pain Associated with Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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