TMJ Vibrations in Asymptomatic Patients Using Old and New Complete Dentures

Abstract

The intensity and number of occurrences of joint vibrations were reduced after 5 months of wearing new dentures.

Influence of defective complete dentures renewal on TMD; an MRI and clinical controlled prospective study

“…Although some researchers found that a discrepancy in the vertical dimension of complete dentures was not responsible for the development of TMD signs and symptoms, others suggested that the most common cause of TMD in complete denture wearers was incorrect vertical dimension. Goiato et al . reported reduction in the intensity and number of joint vibrations after 5 months of wearing new dentures.…”

Electromyography evaluation of masseter and temporalis, bite force, and quality of life in elderly patients during the adaptation of mandibular implant‐supported overdentures

“…However, due to anatomical, functional, and psychological reasons, it is not always possible to achieve the amount of retention and stability needed to provide prostheses that are comfortable to patients, especially regarding mandibular prostheses (Goiato et al. ,b).…”

Temporomandibular Joint Vibration Before and After Exercises and Occlusal Splints

“…Although pain remits, the lack of muscular conditioning may be explained by the vibrations at the end of opening and at the beginning of closing. 23 Some studies associated joint hypermobility to TMJ symptoms 24,25 and clicking to ligament alteration. 11,26 Nevertheless, not only ligaments are important to articular stability but muscles too.…”

“…This may result from several factors, such as a parafunctional habit of teeth clenching, which may generate erosions in TMJ and alteration on lubrication mechanism, allowing an inflammatory process. 23 Finally, muscular fortification helped out disk reshaping and stabilization, due to approximation of articular structures that may avoid sudden movement of disk, which probably caused clicking in these patients. This approximation allows the disk and the condyle to move together during mandibular motion.…”