The epidemiological profile of temporomandibular joint disorders in the Tunisian population: A cross-sectional study

IF 1.7 Q3 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Saudi Dental Journal Pub Date : 2024-05-01 DOI:10.1016/j.sdentj.2024.02.010

Hanen Ben Khalifa , Raja Chebbi , Sonia Ghoul , Monia Dhidah

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Abstract

Objective

This study aimed to explore the prevalence, signs, and symptoms of different types of TMD (Temporomandibular joint disorders) disorders in Tunisian patients.

Methods

A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted using the clinical records of patients from the Department of Functional Exploration, Pain, and Orofacial Dysfunction of the Dental Clinic of Monastir.

Results

TMD is associated with a female predominance, with a peak prevalence among those aged between 20 and 40 years. Pain and a limited range of motion were significantly more prevalent in women (p = 0.019 and p = 0.012, respectively). Clicking sounds were the most frequent joint noises (38.2 %). Crepitus was more prevalent among older adults (33 %). Of the different types of TMD, disk displacement with reduction was the most prevalent (n = 216, 39 %). Sleep bruxism was more prevalent than awake bruxism (20.7 % VS 9.5 %). Due to the heterogeneous TMD signs and symptoms, patients tend to seek medical attention from various specialties (e.g. neurology and otolaryngology).

Conclusion

The prevalence of different types of TMD, and the different signs and symptoms varied depending on sociodemographic characteristics, such as sex, age and lifestyle. Diagnosis is challenging and TMD may be confused with other orofacial pain conditions.

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突尼斯人口中颞下颌关节疾病的流行病学概况：横断面研究

本研究旨在探讨不同类型的 TMD（颞下颌关节紊乱）疾病在突尼斯患者中的患病率、体征和症状。方法使用莫纳斯提尔牙科诊所功能检查、疼痛和口面部功能障碍科患者的临床记录进行了一项回顾性横断面研究。疼痛和活动范围受限在女性中的发病率明显更高（分别为 p = 0.019 和 p = 0.012）。咔嗒声是最常见的关节噪音（38.2%）。吱吱声在老年人中更为普遍（33%）。在各种类型的 TMD 中，椎间盘移位伴缩小最为常见（216 人，39%）。睡眠磨牙比清醒时磨牙更为普遍（20.7% VS 9.5%）。结论不同类型 TMD 的发病率以及不同的症状和体征因性别、年龄和生活方式等社会人口特征而异。诊断具有挑战性，TMD 可能会与其他口面部疼痛疾病相混淆。

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Saudi Dental Journal DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-

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3.60

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22 weeks

期刊介绍： Saudi Dental Journal is an English language, peer-reviewed scholarly publication in the area of dentistry. Saudi Dental Journal publishes original research and reviews on, but not limited to: • dental disease • clinical trials • dental equipment • new and experimental techniques • epidemiology and oral health • restorative dentistry • periodontology • endodontology • prosthodontics • paediatric dentistry • orthodontics and dental education Saudi Dental Journal is the official publication of the Saudi Dental Society and is published by King Saud University in collaboration with Elsevier and is edited by an international group of eminent researchers.