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Causal effects of sleep behaviors on temporomandibular disorders and pain: a bidirectional mendelian randomization study.
Journal of oral & facial pain and headache - 1 Jun 2025
Zhang Yuxiao, Ozathaley Ahsawle, Wang Xiangyao, Wu Yaxin, Zhang Kehan, Li Yuanyuan, Nuerlan Gaoshaer, Li Qilin, Mao Jing, Li Haosen, Gong Shiqiang
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a prevalent condition associated with pain and dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and surrounding structures. Sleep disturbances are common in TMD patients, yet the bidirectional causal relationship between specific sleep behaviors and TMD remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate this relationship using a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR)...
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