Complementary and Manual Therapy papers
Pofolia’s corpus holds 19 papers from Complementary and Manual Therapy (2026–2026), each with a short summary. Below, the 19 most-cited, then the most recently added.
At a glance
- Most cited: chewR : An Open‐Source R Package for Quantifying Masticatory Performance With Applications in Oral Processing Research (2026, 1 citations).
- The 19 papers listed have 1 citations between them.
- 13 of the 18 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
- 6 have a free full text (open access).
- Most frequent journals: BMC Oral Health, Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
- Published between 2026 and 2026.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”. How to read the signals
chewR : An Open‐Source R Package for Quantifying Masticatory Performance With Applications in Oral Processing Research
Journal of Texture Studies · 2026 · Q2 · FWCI 9.38 · 1 citations · Open access
A new open-source R package, chewR, quantifies masticatory performance using automated image analysis of a 2-color gum mixing task, showing strong convergent validity with proprietary software (r's = ±0.81).
AN EXPERTIMENTAL STUDY TO OBSERVE THE EFFECT OF SOUND WAVE THERAPY (Sound healing) USING TUNING FORK TO TREAT TEMPORO MENDIBULAR DYSFUNCTION SYMPTOMOLOGY
The Bioscan. · 2026 · Open access
A 6-week intervention combining sound healing with tuning forks and physiotherapy significantly improved pain (VAS) and quality of life (SF-36) in athletes with Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD), with improvements noted in both groups but greater benefits in the combined intervention group.
Radiomic evaluation of mandibular condyles in skeletal Class I, II, and III individuals using CBCT
BMC Oral Health · 2026 · Q1
CBCT-derived radiomic features, including MeshVolume, Mean intensity, and GLCM_Correlation, significantly differed among adult skeletal Class I, II, and III individuals (n=96). Class II condyles showed lower MeshVolume and Mean intensity compared to Classes I and III.
Pica, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder and rumination disorder in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review
Journal of Eating Disorders · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a significantly increased risk of co-occurring pica and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), with early detection and intervention showing potential for severe adverse outcomes.
Association of posterior occlusal support with ultrasonographic characteristics of the masseter muscle: a prospective single-center study
BMC Oral Health · 2026 · Q1
Reduced posterior occlusal support, as measured by the Eichner index, correlates with lower masseter muscle thickness, volume, and strain-elastography metrics in adults.
Effect of Dental Chair Backrest Inclination on Mandibular Position Obtained with a Virtual Interocclusal Record at the Maximum Intercuspal Position: A Pilot Clinical Study
Dentistry Journal · 2026 · Q1
Dental chair backrest inclination (90-180 degrees) did not detectably affect mandibular position at maximum intercuspal position (MIP) when using virtual intraoral scans or conventional records in a pilot study (n=10).
Multidimensional mechanisms of the trigeminal–limbic axis underlying TMD–anxiety comorbidity—a narrative review
The Journal of Headache and Pain · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
A narrative review proposes the trigeminal-limbic axis, specifically the TG-Vc-PBN-CeA pathway, as a candidate circuit linking temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain to anxiety, supported by evidence from chronic pain and anxiety models.
Prevalence of bruxism and its association with dental malocclusion, condyle shape, and impaction
Medicine · 2026 · Q2
Bruxism was found in 23.8% of dental patients, who had significantly lower odds of impacted mandibular third molars (aOR=0.46).
Association Between Masticatory Performance and Nutritional Risk in Older Adults Wearing Removable Dentures: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Composite Nutritional Indices
Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2026 · Q2
In older adults wearing removable dentures, better chewing ability (higher glucose concentration after chewing) was consistently linked to lower odds of nutritional risk as defined by the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI). Specifically, each 10 mg/dL increase in glucose concentration was associated with an 11% lower risk (OR 0.89).
Effects of Botulinum Toxin Injection on Masticatory Muscle Activity in Sleep Bruxism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2026 · Q2
Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) injections into masticatory muscles significantly reduced EMG-detectable muscle activity in sleep bruxism patients by 0.70 to 1.31 standard deviations compared to placebo, but did not consistently reduce bruxism frequency as measured by questionnaires or clinical assessments.
Association of vertical facial morphology with occlusal force changes after masseter botulinum toxin ınjection in bruxism: a prospective T-scan study
BMC Oral Health · 2026 · Q1
Masseter botulinum toxin injection reduced occlusal force imbalance by 4.58% in low-angle facial morphology patients with bruxism, but this effect was not statistically different between low-angle and normal-angle groups.
MRI-based anatomical and biomechanical characterization of the human masticatory muscles
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · Open access
This study provides comprehensive, sex-specific MRI-based anatomical parameters for the masseter, pterygoid, and temporalis muscles, revealing significant sex-based differences in 66 of 68 evaluated metrics, with males generally exhibiting larger muscle volumes and cross-sectional areas.
Segmental Geometry of Protrusive Trajectories
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation · 2026 · Q1 · Open access
A new geometric framework, Global Protrusive Dynamics (GPD), reveals mandibular protrusion is a structured spatial trajectory with segment-dependent directional variation, not a single sagittal inclination.
Sex-specific associations between masticatory muscles, teeth, periodontitis, and adiposity
Journal of Oral Biosciences · 2026 · Q1 · Open access
Chewing muscle size, particularly the masseter and medial pterygoid, is positively linked to body fat indicators (BMI, waist circumference) in both sexes, with stronger associations in men over time.
TGFBI Maintains Fibrocartilage Homeostasis by Restraining O‐GlcNAcylation to Inactivate and Destabilize ADAMTS16 in Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis
Advanced Science · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 3.00
The extracellular matrix protein TGFBI maintains temporomandibular joint fibrocartilage by suppressing O-GlcNAcylation, which inactivates and destabilizes the protease ADAMTS16, thereby preventing chondrocyte hypertrophy and matrix degradation in osteoarthritis.
Periodontal Mechanoreceptor Contribution to Minimal Holding Force Between Incisor Teeth
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation · 2026 · Q1 · Open access
Local anesthesia of incisors increased minimum holding force between them by 200% (0.63N to 1.87N) in a sitting position, and by 114% (1.23N to 2.63N) in a prone position, highlighting the role of periodontal mechanoreceptors.
Condyle-preserving lateral arthroplasty for fibro-osseous temporomandibular joint ankylosis using customized cutting guides: a case report
Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · 2026 · Q1
A 17-year-old male with severe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis achieved a maximal mouth opening of 38 mm after 12 months using a condyle-preserving lateral arthroplasty with customized cutting guides, a less invasive alternative to condylar resection.
Development and evaluation of a dental nurse-led acupuncture service for myogenous temporomandibular disorder
BDJ · 2026 · Q2
A dental nurse-led acupuncture clinic for myogenous temporomandibular disorder (mTMD) increased patient throughput by 282% and reduced waiting times by 40 weeks, while achieving a 49% average pain reduction (NRS) over six sessions, compared to 35.9% for dentist-led care.
Partial Mock‐Up–Guided Rehabilitation of Severe Tooth Wear: A Clinical Technique
Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
A staged, temporary occlusal protocol using bonded resin mock-ups can help re-establish posterior support and control anterior contacts in patients with severe tooth wear and altered mandibular closure.
Recently added
Partial Mock‐Up–Guided Rehabilitation of Severe Tooth Wear: A Clinical Technique
Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
A staged, temporary occlusal protocol using bonded resin mock-ups can help re-establish posterior support and control anterior contacts in patients with severe tooth wear and altered mandibular closure.
Condyle-preserving lateral arthroplasty for fibro-osseous temporomandibular joint ankylosis using customized cutting guides: a case report
Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · 2026 · Q1
A 17-year-old male with severe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis achieved a maximal mouth opening of 38 mm after 12 months using a condyle-preserving lateral arthroplasty with customized cutting guides, a less invasive alternative to condylar resection.
Development and evaluation of a dental nurse-led acupuncture service for myogenous temporomandibular disorder
BDJ · 2026 · Q2
A dental nurse-led acupuncture clinic for myogenous temporomandibular disorder (mTMD) increased patient throughput by 282% and reduced waiting times by 40 weeks, while achieving a 49% average pain reduction (NRS) over six sessions, compared to 35.9% for dentist-led care.
Effects of Botulinum Toxin Injection on Masticatory Muscle Activity in Sleep Bruxism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2026 · Q2
Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) injections into masticatory muscles significantly reduced EMG-detectable muscle activity in sleep bruxism patients by 0.70 to 1.31 standard deviations compared to placebo, but did not consistently reduce bruxism frequency as measured by questionnaires or clinical assessments.
Association of vertical facial morphology with occlusal force changes after masseter botulinum toxin ınjection in bruxism: a prospective T-scan study
BMC Oral Health · 2026 · Q1
Masseter botulinum toxin injection reduced occlusal force imbalance by 4.58% in low-angle facial morphology patients with bruxism, but this effect was not statistically different between low-angle and normal-angle groups.
Segmental Geometry of Protrusive Trajectories
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation · 2026 · Q1 · Open access
A new geometric framework, Global Protrusive Dynamics (GPD), reveals mandibular protrusion is a structured spatial trajectory with segment-dependent directional variation, not a single sagittal inclination.
Sex-specific associations between masticatory muscles, teeth, periodontitis, and adiposity
Journal of Oral Biosciences · 2026 · Q1 · Open access
Chewing muscle size, particularly the masseter and medial pterygoid, is positively linked to body fat indicators (BMI, waist circumference) in both sexes, with stronger associations in men over time.
TGFBI Maintains Fibrocartilage Homeostasis by Restraining O‐GlcNAcylation to Inactivate and Destabilize ADAMTS16 in Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis
Advanced Science · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 3.00
The extracellular matrix protein TGFBI maintains temporomandibular joint fibrocartilage by suppressing O-GlcNAcylation, which inactivates and destabilizes the protease ADAMTS16, thereby preventing chondrocyte hypertrophy and matrix degradation in osteoarthritis.
Journals in this field
The journals that publish most of this field’s papers. Quartile (Q1–Q4), SJR and h-index are from SCImago Journal Rank; “in this field” is how many of the journal’s pooled papers belong here. What is a Q1 journal? · What is the h-index?
| Journal | Quartile | SJR | h-index | In this field | Summaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC Oral Health | Q1 | — | 89 | 3 | 33 |
| Journal of Oral Rehabilitation | Q1 | — | 122 | 2 | 3 |
| Journal of Clinical Medicine | Q2 | — | 155 | 2 | 23 |
| Advanced Science | Q1 | 3.00 | 253 | 1 | 9 |
| Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry | Q1 | 1.00 | 86 | 1 | 3 |
| British Dental Journal | Q2 | — | 107 | 1 | 5 |
| Medicine (United States) | Q2 | — | 193 | 1 | 20 |
| Dentistry Journal | Q1 | — | 50 | 1 | 8 |
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