Risk factors of temporomandibular disorders: literature review

Abstract

Over recent years temporomandibular disorders (TMD) have been reported to increase in numbers. The TMD is a condition that causes the temporomandibular joint and or chewing muscles not to function normally and is often observed in combinations; covers a large area and has major symptoms like pain, followed by limitations in the mandibular movement, and other clinical problems. If the disorder is not treated immediately, it will cause pathological changes and create more complex conditions. Al-though the risk factors of the TMD are still debated, they nonetheless have been found to be in the development of the disorders. In short, identifying, understanding, and controlling the risk factors may help to prevent the TMD, and more benefits lead to a successful treatment.

The Relationship of Chewing Gum With Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: Rapid Review

“…Studi mengatakan bahwa tingkat pengetahuan dokter gigi umum mengenai gangguan STM di Jakarta hanya sebesar 25%. 5 Apabila intervensi yang layak dan perawatan yang benar tidak segera dilakukan, akan timbul masalah yang lebih serius yang mungkin bersifat irreversibel, memerlukan biaya yang mahal, masalah teknis yang lebih sulit, dan penderitaan pasien yang lebih parah. 6 Etiologi dan patofisiologi gangguan STM adalah multifaktorial dan kompleks, artinya dapat terjadi karena beberapa faktor seperti trauma, stres, kebiasaan parafungsional, faktor psikologi, keturunan, dan oklusi.…”