Correlations between the Helkimo indices and the maximal mandibular excursion capacities of patients with temporomandibular joint disorders

Leamari, Victor Moreira; Rodrigues, Alex de Freitas; Camino, Rubens; Luz, João Gualberto de Cerqueira

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.12.008

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“…Comparisons conducted by injections into both joint spaces were excluded for the reasons mentioned above [ 42 , 51 , 52 ]. The quantitative evaluation of the effectiveness of therapy in the domains of articular pain severity, Helkimo index, and the range of mandibular mobility was taken into account [ 58 , 59 ]. Subjective pain assessment on a visual analog scale (VAS) or numeric rating scale (NRS) was accepted [ 19 , 59 ].…”

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

Chęciński¹,

Chęcińska

Turosz

et al. 2023

JCM

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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 reporting differences between the above-mentioned techniques in the domains of revealing articular pain, decreasing the Helkimo index, and abolishing mandibular mobility limitation were included. Medical databases covered by the Bielefeld Academic Search Engine, Google Scholar, PubMed, ResearchGate, and Scopus engines were searched. The risk of bias was assessed using dedicated Cochrane tools (RoB2, ROBINS-I). The results were visualized with tables, charts, and a funnel plot. Six reports describing five studies with a total of 342 patients were identified. Of these, four trials on a total of 337 patients were qualified for quantitative synthesis. Each eligible report was at moderate risk of bias. From 19% to 51% improvement in articular pain, 12–20% lower Helkimo index, and 5–17% higher maximum mouth opening were observed. The evidence was limited by the small number of eligible studies, discrepancies regarding the substances used, possible biases, and the differences in observation times and scheduled follow-up visits. Despite the above, the advantage of inferior over superior compartment temporomandibular joint intra-articular injections is unequivocal and encourages further research in this direction.

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

Chęciński¹,

Chęcińska

Turosz

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“…Muchos estudios mencionan que la limitación del movimiento mandibular es uno de los principales signos encontrados en pacientes con TTM (McNeill et al, 1980;Luz et al, 1995;Leamari et al, 2019), razón por la cual su evaluación representa una invaluable herramienta para el diagnóstico de problemas en el sistema masticatorio. La comprensión de la dinámica mandibular posee gran relevancia en la práctica clínica, pues permitiría la detección temprana de algunos TTM y, por tanto, su tratamiento oportuno.…”

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Relación entre Síntomas de Trastornos Témporomandibulares Auto-Reportados y el Movimiento Mandibular de Sujetos Adultos Jóvenes

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Saravia

Quintana

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Int. J. Odontostomat.

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“…This consists of an anamnestic phase and a clinical phase that indicates the severity of TMD by evaluating scores ranging from 0 to 25, which allows the severity of the disease to be clinically diagnosed: TMD-free, 0 points; Mild TMD, 1-9 points; Moderate TMD, 10-19 points; and Severe TMD, 20-25 points. 7 Condylar position…”

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Association between temporomandibular disorder and condylar position in a university population.

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Aim: To determine the association between the level of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and the condylar position in a university population. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in 41 university students between 18 and 27 years old (21±2.28). The level of TMD was determined using the Helkimo index modified by Maglione, whereas the condylar position was found radiographically by lateral scan. The association was evaluated using the Chi-square statistical test. Results: Statistically significant association was found between the TMD level and the condylar position in the female gender (p=0.003). The central condylar position was the most frequent in females (70.00%), while in males the highest frequency of condylar positions was posterior and anterior, 40.48% and 35.71% respectively. In mild TMD, the most frequent condylar position was central (46.34%), whilst non-centric positions were prevalent in moderate TMD, with 2.44%. There was no statistically significant association between the TMD level and the condylar position of the participants, nor in males (p>0.05). Conclusion: The TMD was associated with the condylar position in females of the university population studied, analyzed in lateral temporomandibular joint scans. Non-centric condylar positions were more frequent in the moderate TMD level and centric positions in mild TMD.

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Correlations between the Helkimo indices and the maximal mandibular excursion capacities of patients with temporomandibular joint disorders

Cited by 12 publications

References 12 publications

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

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

Relación entre Síntomas de Trastornos Témporomandibulares Auto-Reportados y el Movimiento Mandibular de Sujetos Adultos Jóvenes

Association between temporomandibular disorder and condylar position in a university population.

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