Does salivary cortisol serve as a potential biomarker for temporomandibular disorders in adults?

• Main Authors: Lujain AlSahman (Author), Hamad AlBagieh (Author), Roba AlSahman (Author), Noshir R. Mehta (Author), Leopoldo P. Correa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The etiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is multifactorial, involving a complex interplay of psychological and physiological factors. While salivary biomarkers, particularly cortisol, play an important role in TMD pathophysiology, evidence in the literature is still scar...