Publications by authors named "Samilla Pontes Braga"

Generalized Joint Hypermobility (GJH) is one of the pathophysiological contributing factors for the development of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). There are, however, several counterpoints on the potential relation between TMD and joint hypermobility, especially when considering the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), event known as TMJ hypertranslation. Additionally, there is no consensus regarding the clinical and imaging diagnostic criteria for such condition.

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Aims: This case report aimed to discuss the multifactorial etiology and also the management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) by addressing important associated psychosocial and biological factors, emphasizing the interaction between these factors and a probable genetic predisposition.

Methods And Results: A 21-year-old female patient was evaluated according to Research Diagnostic Criteria for TMD and diagnosed with arthralgia, myofascial pain, disc displacement without reduction, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) degenerative disease. TMJ alterations were confirmed through magnetic resonance imaging and cone-beam computed tomography.

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