Stomatognathic Dysfunction and Neuropsychological Imbalance: Associations with Salivary Cortisol, EMG Activity, and Emotional Distress

Stomatognathic dysfunctions, particularly bruxism, orofacial pain, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, are frequently associated with anxiety and depression. However, the reverse hypothesis that these dysfunctions may act as peripheral stressors contributing to neuropsychological imbalance...

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Published in:	Dentistry Journal
Main Authors:	Ioana Scrobota, Liliana Sachelarie, Timea Claudia Ghitea, Georgiana Ioana Potra Cicalau, Roxana Alexandra Cristea, Pelea Diana, Petra Saitos, Alexandra Vlad, Loredana Liliana Hurjui
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Subjects:	orofacial disorders salivary cortisol psychological distress
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/13/6/230