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Risk indicators for signs and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction in children

Luciano José Pereira1, Rodrigo Campos Costa, Julieta Petruceli França

  • 1Centro Universitário de Lavras, Unilavras, MG, Brazil. lucianojosepereira@yahoo.com.br

The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|December 4, 2009
PubMed

Insights

Children who grind their teeth (bruxing) or have posterior crossbite are more likely to develop temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) signs and symptoms. This study identified key risk indicators for TMD in pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Craniofacial Research
  • Oral Health

Background:

  • Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) affects children, impacting their oral health and well-being.
  • Identifying early risk factors is crucial for timely intervention and prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify risk indicators for signs and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) in children aged 4 to 12 years.
  • To establish a foundation for targeted preventive measures in pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

  • Assessed 106 children for TMD signs/symptoms, dentition/occlusal abnormalities, and habits like bruxing and digit sucking.
  • Employed multivariate logistic regression analysis to determine statistically significant risk factors (P < 0.05).

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of at least one TMD sign or symptom was 12.26%.
  • Bruxing (teeth grinding) and posterior crossbite were identified as significant risk indicators for TMD.
  • Bruxing showed an odds ratio of 6.08, and posterior crossbite 5.74.

Conclusions:

  • Children exhibiting bruxing habits or having posterior crossbite face a higher probability of developing TMD.
  • These findings underscore the importance of monitoring occlusal status and parafunctional habits in children for TMD risk assessment.
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