BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Temporomandibular disorder is a collective term encompassing a wide range of clinical orofacial joint and muscle problems. The stomatognatic system is part of the postural system, so changes in one system may interfere with the other. This study aimed at observing whether there is change in jaw and head position before and after temporomandibular disorder treatment. METHODS: Participated in the study 16 volunteers, aged above 18 years, of both genders, who looked for assistance in the dentistry course clinic of a Public University, with diagnosis of temporomandibular disorder according to Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorder Research. Volunteers were submitted to X-rays (teleradiography with analysis of cephalometric points); posture in physiologic centric relation was evaluated by computerized photogrammetry and pain intensity was evaluated by the visual analog scale from zero to 10. Patients were evaluated before and after 8 weeks of treatment. RESULTS: Pain has decreased from 6.43±2.84 to 2.17±2.39, before and after treatment, respectively (p<0.05). Vertical head alignment, in initial angle, has changed from 21.84⁰±17.49⁰ to 11.38⁰±14.61⁰ (p<0.05). Jaw position has changed from A-NB (angle indicating mandible-jaw relationship in the anterior posterior direction): 4.95±2.52mm to A-NB: 4.64±2.52mm (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: Muscle temporomandibular disorder changes vertical head alignment and interferes with jaw position.
As disfunções temporomandibulares (DTM) são um grupo de condições osteomusculares dolorosas que causam limitação de abertura da boca, perda da força de mastigação, dor e desconforto nas atividades funcionais. O diagnóstico da DTM representa um conjunto complexo de sinais e sintomas clínicos na região craniofacial, incluindo músculos mastigatórios, articulações temporomandibulares e outras estruturas relacionadas. O tratamento inclui uma abordagem multidisciplinar, pois a etiologia da doença é multifatorial. O objetivo desse estudo é apresentar o perfil de atendimento dos pacientes com disfunção temporomandibular e dor orofacial em um serviço público universitário, compreendendo perfil epidemiológico e diretrizes de tratamento. Existe uma crescente no número da população em todo o mundo que apresenta DTM, devido a isso a abordagem dessa temática é indispensável e urgente.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Temporomandibular dysfunction consists of frequent non-dental pain in the orofacial region of multifactorial origin and interdisciplinary treatment, among them, acupuncture. The treatment of temporomandibular dysfunction acts both in muscle relaxation and pain control, trying to achieve the physical, mental, and emotional balance of the patient, thus reducing anxiety and improving the quality of life. The objective of this study was to evaluate acupuncture as a treatment for temporomandibular dysfunction. METHODS: A total of 34 volunteers screened and selected at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, diagnosed with muscle dysfunction according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria. They were randomly divided into two equal groups: group 1 treated with occlusal plaque, massage, thermotherapy and selfcare guidelines; and group 2 treated with six acupuncture sessions lasting 30 minutes each. The pain was evaluated by the visual analog scale, and an algometer to assess the muscular tension of the temporal and masseter muscles. The limitation of mouth opening was measured with the use of calipers. The Mann-Whitney test was used for the non-normal distribution (visual analog scale and tension threshold) between the two groups (G1 and G2), and the Friedman test to compare the assessment periods (beginning of the treatment, after six weeks and four months) with a significance level of 5%. RESULTS: There was no difference in mouth opening, visual analog scale scores, or muscle tension threshold in relation to the type of treatment used. Both groups improved after six weeks of treatment. There was no statistical difference in the values obtained after six weeks and after four months.
Os lipomas são tumores benignos do tecido adiposo mais frequentes no tronco e nas extremidades do corpo, com incidência baixa na região orofacial. Clinicamente apresentam-se com lesão única ou lobular, assintomático, com crescimento lento, de base séssil, bem delimitados e macios, com coloração amarelada quando mais superficiais, a rósea em regiões mais profundas. O trabalho tem o objetivo de relatar um caso de lipoma pré-auricular em um paciente de sexo masculino, leucoderma encaminhado ao Serviço de Residência Bucomaxilofacial do Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul queixando-se de dor na região. O tratamento foi cirúrgico sob anestesia geral, com acesso cirúrgico pré-auricular e exérese total da peça para análise histopatológica. O paciente segue em acompanhamento de 6 meses sem queixas ou alterações funcionais configurando até o momento o sucesso da terapêutica empregada. Descritores: Lipoma; Neoplasias; Biópsia. Referências Costa DFN, Inaoka SD, Silverira KG, Souza NL, Santos LAM. Tratamento cirúrgico de lipoma: relato de dois casos. Rev cir traumatol buco-maxilo-fac. 2017;17(3):25-8. Resende R, Meirelles M, Varella R. Remoção cirúrgica de lipoma de grande proporção: relato de caso. Rev cir traumatol buco-maxilo-fac. 2013;13(2):37-42. Osterne RLV, Lima-Verde RMB, Turatti E, Cavalcante R. Lipoma de cavidade oral: um estudo de 101 casos em uma população brasileira. J Bras Patol Med Lab. 2019;55(2):148-59. Tenório JR, Paiva KM, Nogueria PTB, Oliveira e Silva ED. Exérese de Extenso Lipoma em Região Submandibular: Relato de caso. Rev cir traumatol buco-maxilo-fac. 2013;13(3):37-40. Menezes RO, Tavares SS, Peixoto TS, Aragão MS, Godoy GP. Unusual facial lipoma. RGO. 2014;62(4):425-30. Mandarino SCA, Guimarães, MA, Coutinho MA. Lipoma em região parotídea: Relato de caso. Rev cir traumatol buco-maxilo-fac. 2014;14(3):33-8. Shetty N, Shabari UB, Jaydeep NA, Patnaik P. Solitary lipoma in the retromandibular region. Indian J Dent. 2015;6(1):49-52. Chuengue EK, Oliveira WD, Silva JPQ, Freitas DL. Remoção cirúrgica de lipoma volumoso em região temporal: Relato de caso. Rev Saberes. 2019;10(1). Chia CY, Rovaris DA, Fontana R. Lipoma gigante do coxim adiposo bucal: relato de caso e revisão da literatura. Rev Bras Cir Plast. 2016;31(1):112-17. de Souza Batista FR, Figueira JA, Lustosa RM, Eidt JM, Piacentini M, Pavan ÂJ. Lipoma in the Face Associated With Maxillofacial Trauma. J Craniofac Surg. 2017;28(1):295-96. Mello DF, Manica MZ, Helene AJ. Lipomas gigantes: Séries de 14 casos. Rev Bras Cir Plast. 2015;30(1):33-7.
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