Multidisciplinary Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders: Patient Care Challenges—2nd Edition
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2026 | Viewed by 476
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bruxism; masticatory muscles; personality; coping mechanisms; diagnostics; treatment; dental materials; dental instruments; antimicrobial properties; chemical properties; mechanical properties
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Interests: bruxism; masticatory muscles; personality; coping mechanisms; diagnostics; treatment
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to invite you to contribute to the Special Issue entitled "Multidisciplinary Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders: Patient Care Challenges—2nd Edition". This is a new volume; we published 5 papers in the first volume. For more details, please visit: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/special_issues/diagnosing_treatment_temporomandibular_disorders.
Every day there is new research concerning temporomandibular disorders. A thorough examination and diagnosis are crucial in both researching and discussing issues pertaining to TMD and orofacial pain. Moreover, both the treatment and management of those issues are uniquely complex. It involves not only dentistry but also physiotherapy along with elements of psychology and psychotherapy.
A complex and multidisciplinary approach to both diagnosing and treating all issues under the scope of temporomandibular disorders is still a current discussion. Even though polysomnography with audio and video recordings remains the “gold standard” in diagnosing sleep bruxism and muscle activity, electromyographic (EMG) examination of muscle activity, sometimes combined with an electrocardiogram (ECG), proved to be promising as well. Moreover, a detailed temporomandibular joint and masticatory muscles examination by palpation can also be a viable option, along with a specific questionnaire. The treatment and management of these conditions involve splint therapy combined with physiotherapy, especially manual therapy. Furthermore, it is recommended to use relaxation techniques and biofeedback along with therapy or counseling for a more holistic approach.
This Special Issue will focus on a multidisciplinary approach to temporomandibular disorders. Papers pertaining to diagnosing and possible treatment options of temporomandibular disorders, masticatory muscle tension, and fatigue with regard to patient care challenges are encouraged.
Both reviews and research on the subject are welcome.
Prof. Dr. Monika Lukomska-Szymanska
Guest Editor
Dr. Klara Saczuk
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- multidisciplinary approach
- mental health
- bruxism
- masticatory muscles
- temporomandibular joint
- orofacial pain
- temporomandibular disorders
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