TMD - Science topic

Both DCD and ADHD are recognised neurodevelopmental conditions, however, their co-occurrence and subsequent effects remain insufficiently explored. This paper aims to address this gap by examining the relationship between motor proficiency and ADHD symptoms in young children, and elucidating the combined impact on internalising and externalising sy...

Heterostructures based on monolayer transition metal chalcogenide (TMD) semiconductors have offered a robust platform for exploring light‐matter interactions. The rotational misalignment between two TMDs enables modulation of the electronic band structure through the formation of an in‐plane moiré superlattice. Multiple interlayer excitons in TMD h...

Background and aims: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a collection of ailments that impact the temporomandibular joints and tissues, especially while chewing. The most prevalent type of TMD that causes discomfort and functional challenges is masticatory myofascial pain (MMP). Treatments for MPDS vary, with conservative and reversible therapie...

Connecting two‐dimensional (2D) material layers via interface linkers represents a new avenue for fabricating 2D heterostructures. Utilizing light to remotely modulate this interface function allows for seamless assembly and patterning in a single run. Here, an efficient method for fabricating patterned 2D heterostructures using direct laser writin...

Over the last decade, layered crystals, referred to as van der Waals (vdW) materials, have attracted tremendous interest due to their unique properties in their single and few layer forms. Their bulk counterparts, however, have only been recently explored as building blocks for nanophotonics. Indeed, bulk vdW materials offer promising properties su...

Objective: Myofascial orofacial pain or jaw muscle pain, a common component of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) often comes with substantial burden and high healthcare expenses. The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of yoga in students experiencing myofascial orofacial pain. Methods: Prospective participants were i...

The determination of the intrinsic transverse momentum distribution of partons is central both for applications of parton shower Monte Carlo generators and for QCD studies of transverse momentum dependent (TMD) parton densities. Valuable information on this distribution is provided by experimental measurements of Drell-Yan transverse momentum $p_T$...

Due to the high slenderness ratio, low damping and small mass, ultra-long stay cables are extremely prone to several kinds of wind-induced vibrations, such as rain-wind induced vibration (RWIV) and vortex-induced vibration (VIV). For ultra-long stay cables, a single viscous damper (VD) is difficult to simultaneously mitigate the low-order RWIV and...

Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychosocial factor of interest in the multifactorial aetiology of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain, awake bruxism (AB) and sleep bruxism (SB). Objective: To investigate direct and indirect associations between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), TMD pain, AB, SB and demographic and psy...

We present analytical expressions for the transverse momentum dependent (unintegrated) gluon and quark densities in a proton derived at leading order of QCD running coupling and valid at both small and large x . The calculations are performed using the Kimber-Martin-Ryskin/Watt-Martin-Ryskin prescription (in both differential and integral formulati...

This study thoroughly analyzes the Nonlinear Tuned Mass Damper Inerter (NTMDI) system and its performance relative to traditional systems like the Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) and Tuned Mass Damper Inerter (TMDI) in steel shear frame structures. Utilizing Opensees software, a 10-story steel shear frame is modeled, examining its dynamic responses under 1...

Background. To determine predictors of early and late right ventricular failure (RVF) according to transthoracic echocardiography (TTEchoCG) and right heart catheterisation (RHC) in patients with left ventricular assist device (LVAD). Materials and methods. Twenty-three patients with LVAD were included in the study. Before implantation, all patient...

Purpose This study aims to investigate temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) and to determine the relationship between TMD severity and posture, range of motion (ROM), psychological status, and lymphedema (LE). Methods Sociodemographic characteristics and previous treatments of 38 indivi...

The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Chuna manual therapy (CMT) for temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) remain unclear. Here, we compared the effectiveness of CMT and usual care for treating myofascial TMD. A 26-week randomized controlled trial was conducted from 2018 to 2019 with 80 patients across five hospitals in Korea who were diagn...

A Apneia Obstrutiva do Sono (AOS) e a Disfunção Temporomandibular (DTM) são condições que frequentemente coexistem, impactando significativamente a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. Este estudo investiga os fatores agravantes da AOS associados à DTM, analisando a relação entre as alterações anatômicas, funcionais e hábitos parafuncionais que podem c...

Background Resistance to treatments have been assessed in chronic conditions such as migraine, but not in temporomandibular disorders (TMD). This study aimed to identify factors that influence treatment outcome in patients with myofascial TMD pain. Methods Seventy-two females were divided into three groups: TMD successfully treated (TMD-S, n = 24)...

O presente artigo analisa a formação social, histórica, política e cultural do Brasil sob a perspectiva da Teoria Marxista da Dependência (TMD), reafirmando a centralidade da superexploração da força de trabalho e do racismo estrutural na conformação do capitalismo dependente brasileiro. Fundamentado em uma revisão bibliográfica crítica, o estudo e...

Around 60-70% of the general population is likely to experience at least one symptom of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) at some point in their lives, yet only about 5% pursue treatment. TMDs are a prevalent cause of orofacial pain, impacting a considerable portion of the population. However, their diagnosis and treatment continue to pose challenge...

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We propose new Transverse Momentum Dependent (TMD) gluon densities in nuclei. Our method is based on a combination of the color dipole scattering formalism, within which we interpret the nuclear deep inelastic structure functions $F_2^{A}(x, Q^2)$ and well established property of geometrical scaling from nucleons to nuclei. As an input, we employ t...

The recent discovery of fractional quantum anomalous Hall (FQAH) states - fractional quantum Hall (FQH) states realized without an external magnetic field - in twisted transition-metal dichalcogenide (TMD) bilayers represents a significant development in condensed matter physics. Notably, these states were first observed via photoluminescence (PL)...

Despite the many technological advancements in exoskeletons for the rehabilitation of lower or upper limbs, there has been limited exploration of their application in treating temporomandibular disorders, a set of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions affecting the masticatory system. By collecting data, implementing assisting and resisting...

Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are layered two‐dimensional semiconductors explored for optoelectronic applications, ranging from light‐emitting diodes to single‐photon emitters. Such devices require monolayer TMDs, typically obtained through mechanical exfoliation followed by manual identification with a brightfield optical microscope. Whi...

In this work, a charge plasma TMD heterojunction tunnel FET-based dielectrically modulated biosensor is designed and investigated for biosensing applications. In the proposed biosensor, WTe2 and MoS2 serve as the source and channel material, respectively to form the heterojunction. Whereas the channel-drain junction is a homojunction formed by MoS2...

Graphene nanoribbon heterojunctions are promising one-dimensional materials for quantum electronics due to their tunable bandgap and sizable quantum confinement. However, their band alignment is significantly influenced by dimensional fluctuations, impeding the development of stable and reliable devices. Here, we engineer geometry edges of transiti...

Nanosheets of mixed or cation-substituted Transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) are promising materials for a range of applications, including electrodes for electrochemical energy storage devices. Yet such materials are expensive to produce in large quantities (gram levels or higher). Here, we report on a two-step process, which involves precursor...

Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) encompasses a range of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint and associated structures, often leading to orofacial pain and functional limitations. Concurrently, tinnitus, characterized by auditory perceptions without external stimuli, exhibits subjective manifestations primarily linked to neuroplastic ch...

Occlusion is a decisive factor for oral health and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) wherein assessing occlusion is critical. For years, various occlusal indicators are available such as articulating paper, pressure-sensitive paste, and waxes with many vital limitations. In 1987, Maness introduced T scan to overcome these limitations. T scan consists o...

The accurate modeling of spin-orbit coupling (SOC) effects in diverse complex systems remains a significant challenge due to the high computational demands of density functional theory (DFT) and the limited transferability of existing machine-learning frameworks. This study addresses these limitations by introducing Uni-HamGNN, a universal SOC Hami...

We present a systematic theoretical study on the structural and electronic properties of twisted trilayer transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) WSe$_2$, where two independent moir\'e patterns form between adjacent layers. Using a continuum approach, we investigate the optimized lattice structure and the resulting energy band structure, revealing fu...

Motivated by the fact that the measured critical field $H_c$ in various transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) superconductors is poorly understood, we reexamine its scaling behavior with temperature and spin-orbit coupling (SOC). By computing the spin-susceptibility in a multipocket system, we find that segments of the Fermi Surface (FS) at which t...

The impact of the inclusion of TMD shape functions on the transverse momentum spectrum in $J/\psi$ production at the EIC is investigated by considering the matching of the TMD factorization description at low transverse momentum with the collinear factorization description at high transverse momentum by means of the inverse-error weighting method....

Objective To investigate the relationship between cerebral blood flow (CBF), seizure control, and mood regulation in idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE), we hypothesized that higher CBF in mood‐regulating regions would be associated with greater mood disturbance, particularly in patients with poor seizure control. Methods Twenty‐three patients w...

Aim: This study aimed to examine the relationship between temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems, sexual disorders, and depression in male and female individuals. Materials and Methods: A total of 228 participants (116 females and 112 males) participated in the study. The level of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), severity of depression, and...

The inerter element can be integrated with the tuned mass damper (TMD) to form a more lightweight and high-performance tuned mass damper inerter (TMDI), which has been widely applied to mitigate seismic responses in various engineering structures. However, the influence and applicability of viscoelastic models on the performance of TMDI have not ye...

A scalable method is presented for direct patterning of graphite and transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) films on polycarbonate (PC) and other transparent substrates using fiber laser ablation. This process facilitates the fabrication of various functional devices, including strain gauges, supercapacitors, and photodetector arrays, without the ne...

We study the $\cos2\phi$ azimuthal asymmetry in doubly longitudinally polarized proton-proton Drell-Yan collisions within the transverse momentum dependent factorization framework. The asymmetry arises from the convolution of the longitudinal transversity distribution $h_{1L}^{\perp}$ for both protons. Using the Bacchetta-Delcarro-Pisano-Radici-Sig...

Soil-structure interaction (SSI) effects were investigated on structural responses of wind turbine. Force versus deformation (i.e., p-y curves) was simulated by multilinear elastic springs. The whole system, including the structure, control vibration system and soil nonlinear effects are simulated within a single three-dimensional finite element mo...

The assembly of nanomaterials of different dimensionality into mixed‐dimensional heterostructures can allow circumventing individual nanomaterials intrinsic limitations toward the development of novel hybrids for a variety of technological applications. Critical to this end is the ability to control the interface of the single components in terms o...

A dinâmica da dependência da economia brasileira é o tema abordado neste artigo, que buscou compreender a dinâmica do atual PRC brasileiro, definido por Osório (2012) como Exportador de Especialização Produtiva (EEP) e a relação de dependência, por meio do Investimento Estrangeiro Direto (IED). Tendo como referência a base teórica analítica da...

Background This study explored subjective tinnitus frequency in patients referred to an interdisciplinary orofacial pain clinic using the "web-based interdisciplinary symptom evaluation" (WISE) tool, which included a wide range of psychometric data. Our goal was to analyze the correlation between orofacial complaints and tinnitus, as well as their...

The increase in the number of objects in Low‐Earth Orbit has heightened the demand for high‐accuracy orbital prediction models driven by dependable measurements of thermospheric mass density (TMD). Given the added cost and complexity burden of equipping satellites with high precision accelerometers, recent attention has focused on alternative techn...

The aim of this review was to assess the validity of two screening instruments for temporomandibular disorders (the FAI and the 3Q-TMD test) that have had the RDC and DC TMD tests as reference examinations. Six electronic databases were searched from 1992, the date of publication of the RDC-TMD, to 14 April 2022. Two independent reviewers selected...

Diffuse solar radiation is a component of solar radiation that can be applied in modern and innovative solar energy technologies. However, there are a few ground monitoring stations in Thailand, leading to a lack of diffuse radiation data. Therefore, a monthly average model of diffuse solar radiation based on the relation between the diffuse fracti...

Objective To evaluate the intra-articular injection of 5% Dextrose efficacy in treating difficulty chewing patients with Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Closed Lock (CL). Materials and methods This pilot study included twenty female patients suffering from symptoms of Disc Displacement without Reduction (DDwoR) with limited mouth opening (Closed Loc...

Objective Analyse the correlation between the changes in joint space of TMJ and the displacement and degree of articular disc for clinical diagnosis. Methods Two hundred sixteen TMJs of 108 temporomandibular disorders (TMD) patients with clinical symptoms and MRI examination were included in the study. 30 of these patients had undergone CBCT befor...

Excitons in transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) exhibit high oscillator strength and intrinsic losses. This property makes TMD materials favorable for studying light–matter interactions and enhancing light absorption. Here, we propose a strategy to achieve significantly enhanced absorption in a TMD-based metasurface. We demonstrate a nanodisk a...

Objectives: To evaluate any changes in condylar and mandibular ramus height and dental malocclusion in adult patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) diagnosed with DC/TMD criteria after treatment with an upper occlusal splint. Methods: This retrospective observational study included 48 adult patients with TMDs treated with an occlusal spli...

زمینه و هدف: TMD یکی از آفات معمول ناحیه Craniofacial می‌باشد میزان واقعات آن در تحقیقات مختلف بسیار متفاوت گزارش‌شده است. اعراض آن نزد افراد جامعه بسیار معمول بوده اعراض آن مزمن بوده و تأثیر ناگوار بالای زندگی روزمره افراد دارد. تشخیص تفریقی آن از سایر دردهای ناحیه وجه و تداوی آن چالش‌برانگیز و درعین‌حال ضروری می‌باشد. دانستن میزان واقعات اختلالات...

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of occlusal splints on temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and well-being in patients with fibromyalgia and bruxism. This experimental study assessed the impact of Michigan-type occlusal splints on TMDs and well-being in fibromyalgia and bruxism patients and healthy individuals. Met...

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a cluster of musculoskeletal conditions that involve the overall structures of jaw movements, including the temporomandibular joint, the masticatory muscles, and the surrounding structures. The etiology of TMD-related pain may be either central or peripheral, and differential diagnoses with other orofacial cond...

Myofascial pain in Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) involves hypersensitive facial muscle trigger points, affecting quality of life. This trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture and low-level laser therapy for TMD-related pain relief. A randomized controlled trial with 14 participants (10 females, 4 males; mean age 29.5 years) divided i...

Background/Objectives: To evaluate the role of temporomandibular disorder (TMD)-related diagnostics in orthodontic treatment routines and investigate what consequences are drawn from symptoms concerning orthodontic treatment planning and therapy. Methods: All officially listed orthodontists in Germany were surveyed about their professional backgrou...

Background Alveolar bone loss (ABL), tooth mobility, tooth displacement, and tooth loss due to periodontitis can lead to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems and reduced masticatory function. While previous studies have examined the associations between periodontal disease, bite force (BF), and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) separately, the c...

Objectives This case-control study aimed to investigate variables based on a cognitive-behavioral-emotional model related to the development of painful temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in a sample of monozygotic twins discordant for the condition. Materials and Methods This case-control study investigated 20 monozygotic twins (10 pairs discordant...

We investigate the energy-energy correlator (EEC) of hadrons produced on the same side in e + e − annihilation or in leading jets in p p collisions. We observe a remarkable universality of the correlator. Using a nonperturbative transverse momentum dependent (TMD) fragmentation function to model the transition from the “free-hadron” region to the p...

Future planned lepton colliders, both in the circular and linear configurations, can effectively work as virtual and quasi-real photon-photon colliders and are expected to stimulate an intense physics program in the next few years. In this paper, we suggest to consider photon-photon scattering as a useful source of information on transverse momentu...

Prestin, a member of the SLC26A family, is essential for the electromotility of mammalian outer hair cells, converting voltage changes into mechanical work. In contrast, non-mammalian orthologues function as anion transporters, lacking electromechanical activity. To investigate the molecular and structural basis of this functional divergence, we pe...

Current methods for designing three-dimensional trajectories rarely account for complex formation constraints, focusing primarily on geometric relationships. However, trajectory adjustments are often necessary during drilling operations. These field adjustments typically lack systematic optimization, resulting in suboptimal trajectories. This study...

2D transition metal dichalcogenides (2D‐TMDs) have attracted considerable attention due to their characteristic layered structures, which provide abundant accessible surface sites. Significant research efforts are dedicated to designing nanostructures and regulating electron properties to enhance the catalytic performance of the hydrogen evolution...

Dysphagia is a condition characterized by swallowing difficulties. One treatment is a texture-modified diet (TMD). To increase the effectiveness of TMDs, the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) framework can be used. IDDSI is a global initiative consisting of standardized terminology and evidence-based testing methods fo...

Background Edentulism is a devastating condition that is often irreversible and considered a marker of a diseased state of oral health. The prevalence of edentulism globally is 22%, which is quite high. The long-term absence of complete dentures is thought to cause joint problems. Objectives To evaluate and categorize the effect of complete dentur...

This study aimed to assess the impact of physical education teachers’ verbal encouragements on the psychophysiological aspects, physical enjoyment, and mood states of obese children (OC) in a physical education context. Sixteen OC students (mean age = 13.81 ± 0.73 years) from a preparatory school participated in two test sessions, conducted in a ra...

Aim: The aim of this article is to give an overview of the current scenario related to artificial intelligence and its application in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics. Artificial intelligence is the branch of computer science which is used to design machines and algorithms which mimic human intelligence. AI is a set of technologies for sol...

The detection of phosgene is critically important due to its extreme toxicity and potential use as a chemical warfare agent to ensure public safety and security. Two-dimensional (2D) scandium carbide...

Twisted multilayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are a promising platform for realizing topological exciton phases. Here we propose that twisted TMD heterotrilayers WX$_2$/MX$_2$/WX$_2$ with layer symmetry represents a realistic system for realizing topological exciton bands and interesting many-body excitonic phases, simply by tuning the...

Currently, controversy persists over whether dental implant restoration exacerbates or alleviates temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). This study aimed to analyze the impact of dental implant restoration on the biomechanics of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in patients with posterior tooth loss. Ten healthy volunteers (Control group) and twenty p...

We present a method for obtaining an initial-state parton shower model where the (backward) evolution fully consistent with the (forward) evolution of the collinear parton density used. As a proof-of-concept we use parton densities obtained with the Parton Branching (PB) approach, and modify the default initial-state shower in PYTHIA8 with this met...

Two-dimensional (2D) Janus MoSH has garnered significant attention following the experimental realization [X Wan et al ACS Nano 15, 20319 (2021); A Y Lu et al Nat. Nanotechnol. 12, 744 (2017)] of the 2H-MoSH phase as a hydrogenated transition-metal dichalcogenide (TMD) and subsequent predictions of its superconductivity at temperatures around 26.8K...

This work uses a double absorber layer structure where Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and Tungsten disulfide (WS2) are used as the upper absorber layer and bottom absorber layer, respectively. Solar cell performance is investigated by varying the thickness of absorber layers, the concentration variation of the buffer layer and the absorber layer, inte...

The excitation scheme is essential for single-photon sources, as it governs exciton preparation, decay dynamics, and the spectral diffusion of emitted photons. While phonon-assisted excitation has shown promise in other quantum emitter platforms, its proper implementation and systematic comparison with alternative excitation schemes have not yet be...

Due to the presence of flat Chern bands, moiré transition-metal dichalcogenide (TMD) bilayers are a platform to realize strongly correlated topological phases of fermions such as fractional Chern insulators. TMDs are also known to host long-lived excitons, which inherit the topology of the underlying Chern bands. For the particular example of MoTe...

Background/Objectives The relation between TMD and posterior tooth loss is still up for debate and is a topic of constant discussion. The present study aimed to find a correlation between posterior teeth loss and TMJ disorder symptoms in adult patients. Methods A total of fifty patients were selected for the study. First, intra-oral dental examina...

Objective No prior studies have described or stratified the difficulty of transoral and submental thyroidectomy (TOaST). We aimed to investigate preoperative factors as indicators of difficult TOaSTs and to develop a predictive model accordingly. Methods This retrospective study included 255 eligible DTC patients who underwent total thyroidectomy...

This study examined the relationship between well-being, exercise intensity, and enjoyment in soccer players. Seventy-seven players participated in this study. Participants performed the 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test and took part in four training formats: 5v5 and 1v1 small-sided games (SSGs), long HIIT, and short HIIT. Enjoyment was measured usi...

The Lane–Emden equation (LEE) is essential for modeling the structure of self-gravitating, spherically symmetric polytropic stars in hydrostatic equilibrium. Astronomy commonly employs it to depict normal stars, white dwarfs, and other celestial systems. This paper presents a new formulation of the LEE using truncated M-fractional derivatives (TMD)...

ABSTRACT introduction: Discussions related to the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular joint(TMJ) disorders (TMDs) have always been interesting, and at times controversial, since they involve combinations of dental, medical, and surgical etiological theories and management strategies. Amongst the various recommendations that emerged over t...

Background: Assessment of functional occlusion is crucial in orthodontics and prosthodontics. With scientific advancements, optical jaw tracking systems are increasingly used to evaluate mandibular kinematics. Objectives: To compare the performance of an optical jaw tracking system (Modjaw®) and a traditional condylar position indicator (CPI) in id...

Introduction Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) anatomy and microstructure is complex. Multifactorial disorders of the TMJ may affect the musculoskeletal and osseous structures of the joint. It is highly beneficial to detect these changes early in the development of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in order to prevent their progression. There are seve...

Objectives Growing evidence suggests associations between temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and mental health conditions, but methodological issues such as including lack of control groups or reliance on self-reported questionnaires in previous studies have limited conclusive findings. This study aimed to determine whether TMD patients have higher...

Using the color dipole picture for photon-nucleus interactions at small x together with the color glass condensate (CGC) effective theory, we demonstrate that the next-to-leading (NLO) order corrections to the cross section for the inclusive production of a pair of hard jets encode not only the Jalilian-Marian, Iancu, McLerran, Weigert, Leonidov an...