Belikov O. B., Roshchuk O. I., Belikova N. I., Sorokhan M. M., Karavan Ya. R.

MODERN VIEWS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION ASSOCIATED WITH OCCLUSAL INTERFERENCES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

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Belikov O. B., Roshchuk O. I., Belikova N. I., Sorokhan M. M., Karavan Ya. R.

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LITERATURE REVIEWS

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Despite the large number of diagnostic classifications and treatment approaches, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) remain a frequent and challenging pathology in dental practice. Objective of the study – to analyze the scientific literature on the relationship between occlusal conditions and the functional state of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The analysis included publications indexed in PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science over the last ten years. Attention was paid to studies involving electromyographic diagnostics, occlusal analysis and splint therapy. Clinical data were extracted and compared with respect to diagnostic criteria, patient cohorts and the outcomes of occlusal correction. The review showed that, although occlusion is not considered the primary cause of TMD, its role as a contributing or maintaining factor is evident in many cases. It has been reported that splint therapy and occlusal corrections improve muscle balance and reduce pain symptoms in selected groups of patients. The results emphasize the importance of an individualized approach to the assessment and treatment of TMD. Occlusal rehabilitation should be based on functional diagnostics and individual patient parameters rather than on universal schemes. Further research is needed to define standardized criteria for the evaluation of occlusal factors in the context of temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

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Publication of the article:

«Bulletin of problems biology and medicine», 2025 Issue 4, 179, 7-18 pages, index UDC 616.724.5–008.6–071–085.466

DOI:

10.29254/2077-4214-2025-4-179-7-18