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Timing interventions in relation to temporomandibular joint closed lock duration: a systematic review of 'locking duration'

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Mohammed Al-Baghdadi, Professor Justin DurhamORCiD, Emeritus Professor Jimmy Steele CBE

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Abstract

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) closed lock' (CL) is a clinical condition causing TMJ pain and limited mouth opening (painful locking) that is mostly attributed to disc displacement without reduction (DDwoR), or less commonly to anchored disc phenomenon (ADP). Both conditions are described clinically as CL that can be acute' or chronic' depending on the duration of locking. There is, however, no consensus about the duration of locking that defines the acute state and its effect on the success of interventions. This review paper, therefore, aims to provide: (i) a narrative review of the pathophysiological need for early intervention in DDwoR and the clinical implications of acute/chronic CL stages on the management pathway; (ii) a systematic review investigating the effects of locking duration on the success of interventions for CL management. Electronic and manual searches until mid-August 2013 were conducted for English-language studies of any design investigating the effects of non-surgical and surgical interventions for acute or chronic CL (DDwoR or ADP). A total of 626 records were identified, and 113 studies were included. Data extraction and quality assessment were completed for all included studies. Included studies were, however, heterogeneous and mostly of poor-quality leading to contradictory and inconsistent evidence on the effect of the duration of locking on treatment outcomes. Future high-quality trials investigating the effect of CL duration on treatment outcome are needed. At present, early intervention by unlock' mandibular manipulation seems to be the most practical and realistic approach that can be attempted first in every CL patient as an initial diagnostic/therapeutic approach.


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Author(s): Al-Baghdadi M, Durham J, Steele J

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Oral Rehabilitation

Year: 2014

Volume: 41

Issue: 1

Pages: 24-58

Print publication date: 01/01/2014

Online publication date: 07/01/2014

Acceptance date: 29/11/2013

ISSN (print): 0305-182X

ISSN (electronic): 1365-2842

Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joor.12126

DOI: 10.1111/joor.12126


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