January 2012
Posture alterations related to temporomandibular joint dysfunction
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is directly connected with the cervical and scapular area through a common neuromuscular system. Therefore, postural alterations of the cervical spine may cause TMJ disorders and vice versa. The present study aims to compare the surface area described by the motions of the corporal center of pressure (CCP), before and after the installation of the occlusal splint in subject’s...
January 2012
Dental anxiety in middle school children and their caregivers: Prevalence and severity
This study was aimed at assessing the prevalence and severity of dental anxiety among middle school children and their caregivers in Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 518 middle school children aged 11 to 15 years and 88 caregivers in the city of Jeddah. The Norman Corah’s Dental Anxiety Scale (DAS) was used to measure dental anxiety among the study group as well as a...
