Resumen de A cross-sectional study of prevalence and etiology of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders in high school and university students
Paulo César Rodrigues Conti, Paulo MartinFerreira, Luiz Fernando Pegoraro, M. José Valdés, Milton C. G. Salvador
The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and need for treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in students living in Bauru, Brazil. The role of occlusal and emotional factors was also addressed. The presence and severity of TMD was determined by using a self-reported anamnestic questionnaire composed of 10 questions regarding common TMD symptoms. The symptoms were transposed into a severity classification according to the number and frequency of positive responses. Occlusalevaluation included an analysis of retruded contact position, intercuspal position, anterolateral guidance, and nonworking side contacts during mandibular movements. Palpation of the muscles and temporomandibular joints were performed to detect clinical signs of TMD.
