Background Over the past few years, researchers have investigated whether varying
menstrual statuses and oestrogen levels could affect the likelihood of temporomandibular …

Epidemiology reports state temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) affect up to 25% of the
population, yet their etiology and progression are poorly understood. As a result, treatment …

Abstract Purpose of Review Investigate the developmental physiology of the
temporomandibular joint (TMJ), a unique articulation between the cranium and the …

Women experience a higher incidence of oral diseases including periodontal diseases and
temporomandibular joint disease (TMD) implicating the role of estrogen signaling in disease …

Pathophysiology of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc is central to many orofacial
disorders; however, mechanical characterization of this tissue is incomplete. In this study, we …

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc plays a critical role in normal function of the joint,
and many disorders of the TMJ are a result of disc dysfunction. Previous quantitative TMJ …

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an articulation formed between the temporal bone and
the mandibular condyle which is commonly affected. These affections are often so painful …

Characterization of the extracellular matrix of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc is
crucial to advancing efforts in tissue engineering the disc. However, the current literature is …

Although tissue engineering of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) structures is in its infancy,
tissue engineering provides the revolutionary possibility for treatment of temporomandibular …

The ability to engineer biocompatible tissue is the hallmark of modern biomedical
engineering, integrating all aspects of every sub-discipline in the field. Bringing in a diverse …