Restriction of Mouth Opening, Reduction in Pressure Pain Thresholds and Activation of Myofascial Trigger Points in Mandibular and Cervical Regions after Root Canal Therapy: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Restriction of Mouth Opening, Reduction in Pressure Pain Thresholds and Activation of Myofascial Trigger Points in Mandibular and Cervical Regions after Root Canal Therapy: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Background: In daily clinical practice, patients often refer temporomandibular or cervical complaints after different oral procedures, especially in lengthy procedures that can result in iatrogenic postures or trauma that can affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This study aimed to evaluate the...

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Main Authors: Isabel Albarova-Corral, Óscar Alonso-Ezpeleta, Santiago Poc-Sola, Silvia Cardiel-Sánchez, Andoni Carrasco-Uribarren, Miguel Malo-Urriés
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
cervical spine
myofascial trigger points
pain
range of motion
root canal therapy
temporomandibular joint
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/9/5246

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