CORRELATION BETWEEN OVER-ERUPTED THIRD MOLARS AND TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT HEALTH: AN IMAGING STUDYthird Molarsthird Molars

The evolution of human beings has led to significant changes in the third molars (wisdom teeth), characterized by congenital absence, impaction, abnormal tooth positioning, and occlusal disturbances. While some studies have suggested a potential link between the elongation of third molars and the absence of opposing teeth, systematic research on this topic is lacking. Furthermore, the

Authors: Wei Zhang
Pages: 32-39
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE-BASED ANKLE REHABILITATION POST-SURGERY

The ankle joint plays a crucial role in lower limb function, and injuries to this joint often necessitate surgical intervention. While surgery addresses structural damage, the rehabilitation of soft tissue and restoration of joint function remain vital for complete recovery. Traditional Chinese medicine offers a time-honored technique known as "traditional bone setting relaxation," which

Authors: Li Mingchao
Pages: 10-15
MAPPING THE LANDSCAPE OF RESEARCH ON DISC DEGENERATION AND DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE

Intervertebral disc degenerative diseases have been increasingly explored, focusing on the balance of synthesis and catabolism, extracellular matrix, growth factors, and inflammatory factors as the underlying causes. Researchers have sought to address these conditions through molecular therapy, cell therapy, and gene therapy. While molecular therapy targets the regulation of growth factors

Authors: Dr. Xue Mei Wang , Zhijie Li
Pages: 40-50
COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF RISK FACTORS FOR CAROTID PLAQUE IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS: A META-ANALYSIS

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global health concern with a rising incidence and severe complications. Carotid plaque formation, indicative of diabetic macrovascular complications, serves as a significant predictor of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. This study conducts a comprehensive meta-analysis of risk factors contributing to carotid plaque formation in individuals

Authors: Wei Liang Yang
Pages: 16-31
EXPLORING CHONDROCYTE DEATH IN TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT OSTEOARTHRITIS: A PROGRAMMED CELL DEATH PERSPECTIVE

Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ OA) is a condition characterized by severe pain and joint dysfunction in the temporomandibular joint. The main pathological change in TMJ OA is cartilage degeneration, and chondrocytes are the primary cell type within cartilage tissue. This paper explores the hypothesis that chondrocyte death plays a central role in the process of cartilage

Authors: Wei Zhang
Pages: 1-9