Publications & Research

Explore peer-reviewed publications on TMJ, TMD, orofacial pain, and craniofacial therapy. Access our curated research library to support evidence-based practice.

Masticatory Kinesiology

Reduction of pain and EMG activity in the masseter region by trapezius trigger point injection

Carlson CR, Okeson JP, Falace DA, et al

Pain

55: 397-400, 1993

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Headache

Headache and the cervical spine: A critical review

Pollmann W, Keodel M & pfaffenrath V

Cephalgia

17(8): 801-816, 1997

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Orofacial Pain

Clinical Signs of TMJ Osteoarthrosis and Internal Derangement 30 years After Nonsurgical Treatment

De Leeuw R, Boerin, G, Stegenga B, et al.

J Orofac Pain

8(1): 18-24, 1994

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Orofacial Pain

Craniofacial Muscle Pain: Review of Mechanisms and Clinical Manifestations

Svensson and Graven-Nielson

J Orofac Pain

15(2):117-45, 2001

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Masticatory Kinesiology

The role of the human lateral pterygoid muscle in the control of horizontal jaw movements

Murray GM, Phanachet I, Uchida S et al.

J Orofacial Pain

15(4): 279-305, 2001

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Other Related

Pathophysiology of the eustachian tube- relevant new aspects for the head and neck surgeon

Shhati-Chafai-Leuwer S, Wenzel S, Bschorer R, et al

Craniomaxillofac Surg

34: 351-354, 2006

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Masticatory Kinesiology

Ipsilateral Molar Clenching Induces Less Pain and Discomfort than Contralateral Molar Clenching in Patients with Unilateral Anterior Disc Displacement of the Temporomandibular Joint

Kumazaki Y, Kawakami S, Hirata A, et al

Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache

30(3): 241-248, 2016

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Headache

Children with migraine: Provocation of headache via pressure to myofascial trigger points in the trapezius muscle? – A prospective controlled observational study

Landgraf M, Biebl J, Langhagen T, et al

European Journal of Pain

22(2): 385-392, 2018

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Headache

Myofascial trigger points in migraine and tension-type headache

Do TP, Heldarskard GF, Kolding LT, et al.

The Journal of Headache and Pain

19(1), 2018

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TMD

Evaluation of the research diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders for the recognition of anterior disc displacement with reduction

Naeije M, Kalaykova S, Visscher CM, et al

British Dental Journal

208(3): 113-113, 2010

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TMD

Management of pain in patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD): challenges and solutions

Gil-Martinez A, Paris-Alemany A, López-De-Uralde-Villanueva I, et al

Journal of Pain Research

Volume 11: 571-587, 2018

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TMD

Validation of clinical tests for patients with long-lasting painful temporomandibular disorders with anterior disc displacement without reduction

Julsvoll EH, Vøllestad NK, Robinson HS

Manual Therapy.

21: 109-119, 2016

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TMD

Characteristics of 511 patients with temporomandibular disorders referred for physical therapy

Kraus SL

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology

118(4): 432-439, 2014

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TMD

Disc displacement without reduction with limited opening: A clinical diagnostic accuracy study

Kraus S, Prodoehl J

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice

33(3): 238-244, 2017

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TMD

Diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders (DC/TMD) for clinical and research applications: Recommendations of the International RDC/TMD Consortium Network and Orofacial Pain Special Interest Group

Schiffman E, Ohrbach R, Truelove E, et al

Journal of Oral Facial Pain

28: 6-27, 2014

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TMD

A proposed diagnostic classification of patients with temporomandibular disorders: implications for physical therapists

Harrison AL, Thorp JN, Ritzline PD

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

44(3): 182-97, 2014

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TMD

Effect of chewing upon disc reduction in the temporomandibular joint

Kalaykova S, Lobbezoo F, Naeije M

Journal of Orofacial Pain

25(1): 49-55, 2001

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Bruxism / Occlusal Splints

Oral Appliances in the management of temporomandibular disorders

Klasser GD, Greene CS

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endontology

107(2): 212-23, 2009

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TMD

Directional characteristics of incipient temporomandibular joint disc displacements: A magnetic resonance imaging study

Ikeda R et al

Am J Orthodon & Dentofacial Orthop

149(1): 39-45. 2016

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Masticatory Kinesiology

Mandibular lateral translation during symmetric mandibular function in relation to patterns of intra-capsular derangement of the TMJ

Suzuki, et al

J Stomat Occ Med

2:16-23, 2009

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