Frequency of temporomandibular disorder diagnosis: a study on 102 patients undergoing dental treatment

Abstract

Epidemiological studies show that the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is high, ranging from 9.8 to 74%, it is important that the diagnosis be made as early as possible to avoid future clinical failure. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of TMD in patients attended at the School of Dentistry of Federal University of Juiz de Fora (FO / UFJF), associated with age, gender and clinical group. Material and methods: 102 patients of both sexes were selected during treatment at FO / UFJF in Periodontics I and II, Partial Denture (RPD), Total Denture (TD), Secondary Care Clinic I and II disciplines, aged above 18 years-old. Patients were submitted to axis I of the RDC / TMD. Results: Of the total sample, 53.9% had a diagnosis of TMD. Of these, 67.3% were female and 52.7% were between 41-60 years. The most prevalent diagnosis of TMD was disc displacement with reduction corresponding to 18.6% of the population. RPD and TD clinics were, in this order, those who had more patients with diagnoses of TMD, respectively, 27.3% and 25.5% of the sample with TMD. Conclusion: A considerable proportion of patients had at least one sign or symptom of TMD. The evaluated sample shows how relevant is the evaluation of the masticatory apparatus as a whole, where teeth, muscles and temporomandibular joints, are viewed with the same level functional importance, regardless of which treatment the patient will receive.

Prevalence of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) in Dental Patients at a Specialized Regional Medical Center in Italy

“…Concerning symptoms, the striking majority complained of clicking (89%) [ 12 ]. In another study, De Oliveira Reis et al reported a similar prevalence of 53.9% in patients present for dental treatment [ 13 ]. Gender differences were significant, with 67.3% female preference and with highest incidence in the age group 41-60 years (52.7%) [ 13 ].…”

“…In another study, De Oliveira Reis et al reported a similar prevalence of 53.9% in patients present for dental treatment [ 13 ]. Gender differences were significant, with 67.3% female preference and with highest incidence in the age group 41-60 years (52.7%) [ 13 ]. Chatzopoulos et al conducted a similar study on a random sample of 4,204 patients present at university dental clinics and retrospectively analyzed data for TMD symptoms.…”