Priscila Brenner Hilgenberg-Sydney

• DDS, MS, PhD
• Professor at Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Introduction Somatosensory tinnitus is a type of tinnitus that can be modified by somatosensory stimuli from the cervical spine and temporomandibular area. Temporomandibular disorders and oral behaviors are associated with a higher prevalence of somatosensory tinnitus, and this association is described in the literature as part of the diagnosis of...

Aims The aim of this study is to present and discuss two cases of patients with Tourette syndrome controlled with intraoral occlusal devices. Methods and Results This paper presents two case reports: one of a 10‐year‐old male patient and another of a 17‐year‐old male patient who underwent treatment using a conservative approach that has garnered i...

Introduction: Somatosensory changes remain a disadvantage of orthognathic surgery (OS). This study evaluated mechanical and pain thresholds after OS. Methods: This cross-sectional study with control group (CG, paired by sex and age), included OS patients and patients without somatosensory changes. The orthognathic group (OG) was divided in OG1 and...

Introduction Temporomandibular Pain among individuals with intellectual disabilities has been explored in only a few studies. Nevertheless, it is noted that pain in this population often remains undetected and inadequately treated. Objective To evaluate and compare, signs and diagnosis of temporomandibular disfunction (TMD) in adults with and witho...

Recentemente, a área da saúde tem se modificado com a implementação de tecnologias para auxiliar no diagnóstico e no tratamento de doenças, bem como no fluxo de pacientes no sistema de saúde. Na odontologia, a era digital foi inicialmente conhecida pelos sistemas de fabricação de restaurações digitais, pelas radiografias digitais, imagens intraorai...

Background Somatosensory tinnitus (ST) is associated with activation of the auditory pathway by trigeminal or cervical afferents. Objective This is a cross‐sectional observational study that aims to verify the association of ST with TMD, bruxism, migraine and psychosocial aspects. Methods This study was conducted at the Tinnitus Outpatient Clinic...

Background The use of communication technologies has allowed a substantial improvement in telediagnosis. Objectives To evaluate the feasibility and diagnostic agreement of synchronous teleconsultation compared to physical standard examination for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain. Methods Sixty‐one patients (50 women, 11 men) w...

The aim of this study was to verify the correlation of self-reported sleep and awake bruxism with demographic characteristics, oral behaviors, anxiety, temporomandibular disorder (TMD) signs and symptoms, sleep quality, and orthodontic treatment history in dental students. A total of 104 students of Dentistry located in Paraná (South Brazilian Stat...

temporomandibular joint (TMJ) morphology among patients with degenerative joint disease (DJD) with or without arthralgia, as well as a control group. Methods: Thirty-one patients and their respective CBCT TMJ exams were assessed. These individuals were selected from an Orofacial Pain Service and classified into three groups based on the Diagnostic...

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic may lead to increased risk of developing or worsening bruxism and facial pain. Objective: To evaluate the influence of pandemic on adults with Sleep Bruxism (BS), both sexes, rigid occlusal splint users. Methods: Longitudinal observational study conducted in adults, both sexes, with Possible BS (n= 50), mean age...

Introduction Sleep Bruxism (SB) is a common condition in childhood that can cause multiple consequences such as abnormal tooth wear, tensional headaches, masticatory muscle pain, or fatigue. The literature reports some interventions, however the treatment for SB in children is not well-established. Objectives A systematic review was performed to in...

Dor é uma experiência sensitiva e emocional desagradável associada, ou semelhante àquela associada, a uma lesão tecidual real ou potencial. A sintomatologia dolorosa é uma das principais queixas relatadas pelos pacientes que procuram os serviços odontológicos. A conduta exigida para tratar cada caso está relacionada com a origem e a característica...

Dor é uma experiência sensitiva e emocional desagradável associada, ou semelhante àquela associada, a uma lesão tecidual real ou potencial. A sintomatologia dolorosa é uma das principais queixas relatadas pelos pacientes que procuram os serviços odontológicos. A conduta exigida para tratar cada caso está relacionada com a origem e a característica...

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the presence of primary headaches and myofascial pain in orofacial patients. Materials and methods: Six hundred and ninety-nine records of patients seeking treatment in a specialized orofacial pain clinic were assessed. The primary diagnostic categories of headache and myofascial pain were...

Introduction: Bruxism is defined as a repetitive activity of masticatory muscles, characterized by the clenching or grinding of the teeth, which can occur during wakefulness (awake bruxism) or during sleep (sleep bruxism). Objectives: The objectives of the present study were to determine the prevalence of awake bruxism and its associated factors...

Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the interexaminer reliability for tomographic findings in degenerative temporomandibular joint disease and its agreement with clinical diagnosis.Methods Women aged 18 and 60 years were invited to participate in this research. All participants were evaluated by a single experienced examiner according...

Purpose Tinnitus and temporomandibular disorders have already been associated in the literature, but despite many studies, it is still an intriguing discussion point. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of hearing loss among somatosensory tinnitus patients with temporomandibular disorders and to assess the influence of tinnitus on patients'...

This study evaluated the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in ballet dancers and explored their association with levels of anxiety. Participants were 51 male and female ballet dancers with a mean age of 31.5 ± 12.6 years. The diagnosis of TMDs was made in accordance with Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Joint Disord...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted due to the uncertainties that still exist about the role of playing wind instruments in musculoskeletal complaints. Therefore, the objective was to assess the prevalence of temporomandibular dysfunction and associated factors in wind instrument players. METHODS: Wind...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Temporomandibular disorder consists of a variety of conditions associated with pain and dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint, masticatory muscles and associated structures. Self-care clinical protocols are commonly used as initial therapy for temporomandibular disorder patients after diagnosis as a conservative and...

Objectives: The aim of this systematic review was to answer the focus question: "In subjects with Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ), what is the diagnostic validity of Computed Tomography (CT) or Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) compared with clinical protocols"? Methods: DJD should be assessed through cli...

Objectives To correlate deep pain sensitivity of masticatory muscles with prosthetic factors and Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) in completely edentulous subjects. Material and Methods A total of 29 complete denture wearers were recruited. The variables were: a) Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT) of the masseter and temporalis; b) retentio...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Trigeminal neuralgia is a debilitating painful condition found in some patients. It is classified as neuropathic episodic pain, reported as “electric shock”, “burning” and/or “tingling”. This study aimed at evaluating the impact of trigeminal neuralgia on quality of life and its association with pain duration. METHODS: P...

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Os estudos epidemiológicos das disfunções temporomandibulares (DTM) trazem compreensão geral a respeito do papel que o bruxismo do sono (BS) tem como fator do desencadeamento e/ou da sua perpetuação. Até o momento, estudos a respeito dessa associação, não mostraram resultados conclusivos. Uma das causas responsáveis pelo...

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: As disfunções temporomandibulares (DTM) podem apresentar-se como dor à função e palpação muscular e/ou articular, diminuição da amplitude bucal, travamentos mandibulares, estalos articulares, entre outros, que quando presentes durante a gravidez podem gerar um importante impacto na qualidade de vida. O objetivo deste estu...

The current study aimed to research the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in patients with subjective tinnitus, as compared to controls, and the association between symptoms of TMD, tinnitus, and chronic pain. Two hundred patients were divided into two groups, according to the presence (experimental) or not (control) of subjective tin...

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the relationship among pain intensity and duration, presence of tinnitus and quality of life in patients with chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Fifty-nine female patients presenting with chronic TMD were selected from those seeking for treatment at the Bauru School of Dentistry Orofacia...

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and otologic symptoms in patients with and without tinnitus. The influence of the level of depression was also addressed. The tinnitus group was comprised of 100 patients with tinnitus, and control group was comprised of 100 individuals...

A Síndrome de Tourette (ST) é um distúrbio de etiologia ainda desconhecida, a qual envolve fatores genéticos e é de natureza neuropsiquiátrica. É caracterizada por fenômenos compulsivos (tiques motores e verbais), déficit de atenção, hiperatividade e fenômenos automutilatórios. As contrações musculares rítmicas inerentes à enfermidade representam u...

A dor de dente pulpar e/ou periodontal são comumente observadas e bem resolvidas nos consultórios dentários. Entretanto, existem estruturas da cabeça e do pescoço que podem produzir dores heterotópicas sentidas nos dentes, denominadas odontalgias atípicas como: odontalgia muscular, neurovascular, cardíaca, neuropática, de mucosa nasal ou sinusal e...

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Diferentes estímulos são necessários para avaliar a integridade das fibras aferentes e compreender melhor os mecanismos envolvidos nas diferentes condições dolorosas que podem afetar a região orofacial. O principal objetivo deste estudo foi realizar uma revisão da literatura, proporcionando diretrizes para a prática clíni...