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Is there any association between sleep disorder and temporomandibular joint dysfunction in adults? - A systematic
Amanda Tereza Pala Mendes1, Juliana Dias Corpa Tardelli1, André Luís Botelho1
1Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto Dental School, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.
Objective:
To answer the question, "Is there any association between sleep disorder and temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) in adults?"
Methods:
This study followed PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO. As eligibility criteria, observational studies that evaluated the association between sleep disorder and TMD were included. Exclusion criteria included a) studies that evaluated sleep quality and not the association of sleep disorders with TMD, b) experimental studies, book chapters, conference proceedings, and systematic reviews. The Joanna Briggs Institute tool was used to assess the risk of bias.
Results:
In the literature search, 3425 articles were found. After the exclusion of duplicates, 2752 were selected for reading the title and abstract, of which 26 were read in full, and 18 met eligibility criteria.
Conclusion:
The association of sleep bruxism with TMD is controversial. While, for obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, snoring, and gastroesophageal reflux, the analyzed studies showed a positive association.
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