Volume 19 - Issue 1

The ophthalmic, or first division (V1) of the trigeminal nerve, is the smallest of the three divisions and is purely sensory or afferent in function. It supplies sensory branches to the ciliary body, the cornea, and the iris; to the lacrimal gland and conjunctiva; to portions of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity, sphenoidal sinus, and frontal sinus; to the skin of the eyebrow, eyelids, forehead, and nose; and to the tentorium cerebelli, dura ...

This study was done to study the growth of the articular eminence height during the postnatal craniofacial growth period. Ninety (90) skulls were divided into three equal groups, named A, B, and C. The A group belonged to individuals showing deciduous dentition, the B group showed mixed dentition, and the C group permanent dentition. The skulls were stabilized so that the FH plane was really horizontal. This was assured using a common facial bow, inserted ...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a tricyclic antidepressant (amitriptyline) on nocturnal masseteric activity and duration of sleep in bruxists. Using a randomized, double blind, crossover design, ten females (mean age 39 yrs, ± sd seven yrs) received active (amitriptyline 25 mg/night) and inactive (placebo 25 mg/night) medication, over a period of four weeks each. A portable EMG integrator recorded the nocturnal, unilateral, and cumulative myoelectrical activity (µV/min ...

The background and purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the use of a treatment protocol which included active and passive jaw movements, manual therapy techniques, correction of body posture, and relaxation techniques for the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) osteoarthrosis (OA). Twenty consecutive patients suffering from TMJ OA participated in this study. Inclusion criteria: a. pain in the temporomandibular region; b. symptoms lasting at least three months; and c. radiologically proven OA. All patients ...

Numerous symptoms have been reported in the literature associated with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). However, it has not been stated what TMD symptoms are the most important and consistent and in turn, can be referred to as the gold standard or classic symptoms. The purpose of this study was: 1. To review the literature regarding TMD symptoms; 2. To compare so-called classic TMD symptoms with the symptoms of patients diagnosed as having TMD. Out of 52 ...

Several treatment modalities for myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome (MPD) are being used at present. However, from the standpoint of patients’ quality of life, it would be reasonable to seek a more effective treatment modality. This study aimed to show clinical data of a preliminary study regarding the effect of a thick palatal appliance, designed to fill the palatal concavity with a thick resin base, on muscular symptoms in eighteen MPD patients. Shown here are the ...

This literature review is designed to develop guidelines needed for the use of a sphenopalatine ganglion block versus a stellate ganglion block to reduce atypical facial pain. We have reviewed the basic anatomy of both ganglia and the physiological responses usually associated with each, and have given an opinion on appropriate use of these therapeutic modalities.

We encountered three patients with trigeminal neuralgia-like paroxysmal pain in the buccal nerve region. In all cases, paroxysmal pain was felt spreading to the receptive field of the ipsilateral buccal nerve, and clear tenderness was observed during intraoral palpation at the inner side of the mandibular ramus where the temporalis muscle runs and attaches. It was assumed that the paroxysmal pain might be caused by nerve compression related to temporalis muscle hyperactivity. To lend support ...

This work is a clinical case report of a patient presenting with marked tooth wear in all teeth, a reduction in the vertical dimension of occlusion, and fatigue in the muscles of mastication. The treatment proposed and effected used a muscle-relaxing appliance and mandibular and maxillar overlay appliances which were adjusted according to the occlusal contacts, vertical dimension of occlusion, and the mandibular positioning. The results obtained were satisfactory in terms of relaxing the muscles ...