Evaluating oral health-related quality of life measure for children and preadolescents with temporomandibular disorder

Barbosa, Taís de Souza; Leme, Mariane Alves de Godoy; Castelo, Paula Midori; Gavião, Maria Beatriz Duarte

doi:10.1186/1477-7525-9-32

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“…Children without any TMD symptoms had excellent OHRQoL, while children reporting 3 symptoms had the worst OHRQoL. These findings are consistent with recent findings by Barbosa et al and Jedel et al 19,40 …”

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confidence: 91%

“…4,5,8,19–25. However, the fact that some studies did not find gender differences in the prevalence of TMD symptoms deserves attention.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The evidence for a gender difference in the prevalence of TMD in children has been mixed. While some authors found that girls were more likely than boys to experience TMD 4,5,8,19–25 , other studies found no gender differences 26–31 or were inconclusive Kobayashi. 32 It is therefore worthwhile to further explore the question whether girls and boys differ in the frequencies with which they report TMD symptoms.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…While there is no empirical evidence so far supporting a relationship between poor oral health and TMD, two groups of authors explored whether children’s experience of TMD symptoms would be related with a lower oral health-related quality of life overall. Both Jedel et al 40 and Barbossa et al 19 found that children with TMD symptoms had a lower oral health-related quality of life than children with no TMD symptoms.…”

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confidence: 98%

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Self-reported temporomandibular joint disorder symptoms, oral health, and quality of life of children in kindergarten through grade 5

Inglehart¹,

Patel²,

Widmalm³

et al. 2016

The Journal of the American Dental Association

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Background The objectives were to determine the percentage of children in Kindergarten through Grade 5 who reported TMD symptoms, to assess whether gender, race, and socioeconomic background mattered, and to explore the relationships between TMD and children’s oral health and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Methods Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 8,302 children in Kindergarten through Grade 5 (51% female/49% male; 53% African American/42% European American). Oral health screenings were conducted with 7,439 children. Results 23.6% of the children reported pain when chewing tough food and 18.8% when opening their mouth wide; 23.2% reported to hear a sound (clicking) when opening their mouth wide. Female students were more likely than male students and African American children were more likely than European American children to report TMD symptoms. The prevalence of TMD symptoms was not correlated with whether the children had a need for oral health care services, or whether they had an abscess or carious teeth with pulpal involvement. They were significantly associated with children’s OHRQoL. Conclusions Considerable percentages of 4–12 year old children reported TMD symptoms, with girls and African American children being more likely than their counterparts to be affected. Experiencing TMD symptoms is significantly associated with poorer OHRQoL. Practical Implications Dental practitioners need to be aware that substantial percentages of Kindergarten and elementary school age children experience TMD symptoms. Taking a dental history and conducting an oral exam should therefore include assessments of the signs and symptoms of TMD; treatment recommendations should be provided for affected children.

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confidence: 91%

“…4,5,8,19–25. However, the fact that some studies did not find gender differences in the prevalence of TMD symptoms deserves attention.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 98%

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Self-reported temporomandibular joint disorder symptoms, oral health, and quality of life of children in kindergarten through grade 5

Inglehart¹,

Patel²,

Widmalm³

et al. 2016

The Journal of the American Dental Association

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“…Mandibular movements are usually limited and actions such as chewing, talking or yawning increase the pain. 2 Management of TMD is based mainly on conservative and reversible treatment modalities such as behavioral modification, pharmacotherapy and orthopedic appliances. Approximately 85% to 90% of TMD can be treated with non-invasive, non-surgical and reversible interventions.…”

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confidence: 99%

Low Level Laser Therapy Versus Pharmacotherapy in Improving Myofascial Pain Disorder Syndrome

et al. 2016

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Introduction: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) lead to masticatory muscle pain, jaw movement disability and limitation in mouth opening. Pain is the chief complaint in 90% of the TMD patients which leads to disability and severe socioeconomic costs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic effects of low level laser therapy (LLLT) compared to pharmacotherapy with NSAIDs (naproxen) in myofascial pain disorder syndrome (MPDS). Methods: In this randomized controlled clinical trial, 40 MPDS patients were divided into two groups. One group received naproxen 500 mg bid for 3 weeks as treatment modality and also had placebo laser sessions. The other group received active laser (diode 810 nm CW) as treatment and placebo drug. Pain intensity was measured by visual analogue scale (VAS) and maximum painless mouth opening was also measured as a functional index every session and at 2 months follow up. Data was collected and analyzed with SPSS software. Independent t test was used to analyze the data. A P < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Low level laser caused significant reduction in pain intensity (P < 0.05) and a significant increase in mouth opening. In naproxen group neither pain intensity nor maximum mouth opening had significant improvement. Pain relief, in subjective VAS was observed in third session in LLLT group, but did not occur in naproxen group. Maximum mouth opening increased significantly in laser group compared to the naproxen group from the eighth session. Conclusion: Treatment with LLLT caused a significant improvement in mouth opening and pain intensity in patients with MPDS. Similar improvement was not observed in naproxen group.

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Jaw disorders in the pediatric population

Horton¹,

John

Karibe

et al. 2016

Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

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Purpose This article will review the etiology, risk factors, history, and physical assessment of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs). In particular, this article discusses the role of the pediatric provider in diagnosing and beginning the initial treatment of TMDs, as well as the appropriate treatment plans. It also reveals some of the controversies regarding etiology and treatment of TMDs, as well as the paucity of research specific to TMDs in pediatrics. Data sources A computerized search in PubMed and Ovid Medline, from 2006 to 2012, was conducted. A few seminal articles were included that were published before 2006. Hand searching was also performed, which included a few articles between 2012 and 2015. Conclusions Although TMDs are mostly found in adults, it is also a finding in pediatrics, which increases in prevalence during adolescence. More research specific to pediatric patients with TMDs needs to be conducted so that pediatric‐specific care can be provided. Implications for practice TMD is a condition found in the pediatric population, and it is important for providers to take an adequate history and physical examination that incorporates the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and muscles of mastication. It is also critical that providers begin initial education and management, followed by appropriate referrals.

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Evaluating oral health-related quality of life measure for children and preadolescents with temporomandibular disorder

Cited by 44 publications

References 45 publications

Self-reported temporomandibular joint disorder symptoms, oral health, and quality of life of children in kindergarten through grade 5

Self-reported temporomandibular joint disorder symptoms, oral health, and quality of life of children in kindergarten through grade 5

Low Level Laser Therapy Versus Pharmacotherapy in Improving Myofascial Pain Disorder Syndrome

Jaw disorders in the pediatric population

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