PREVALENCE OF SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS IN INDIVIDUALS WITH SELF-REPORTED RHEUMATOLOGIC DISEASE TREATED AT THE DENTAL TEACHING HOSPITAL OF THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE DO SUL (UFRGS)
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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome, Rheumatic Diseases, Temporomandibular JointAbstract
Objective: To determine the prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in individuals with self-reported rheumatologic disease treated at the Dental Teaching Hospital of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and to identify the most frequent clinical manifestations. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive, and quantitative study was conducted with a non-probabilistic convenience sample of 32 individuals with self-reported rheumatologic disease. Data were collected through anamnesis and application of the structured Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) and ProDTMMulti protocols to screen for signs and symptoms of TMD. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, with Fisher’s Exact Test. Results: The prevalence of TMD was 56.3%. Headache was the most frequent symptom (78.1%), followed by temporomandibular joint sounds and difficulty moving the mouth, both reported by 53.1% of the participants. A higher frequency of TMD was observed among individuals with fibromyalgia (80%) and a lower frequency among those with rheumatoid arthritis (28.57%). However, no statistically significant association was found between the specific rheumatologic disease and the presence of TMD (p = 0.678). Conclusion: A high prevalence of signs and symptoms of TMD was observed among individuals with rheumatologic diseases, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and interdisciplinary dental follow-up to prevent joint sequelae and improve patients' quality of life.
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