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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and the Eating Experience.
Cibele Nasri-Heir1, Riva Touger-Decker2
1Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Center for Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 110 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07101, USA; Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Rutgers, The State University, 110, Bergen Street, Room D-867, Newark, NJ 07101-1709, USA.
Dental Clinics of North America
|March 25, 2023
Summary
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) impacts eating function, affecting appetite and nutrition. Diet management strategies are crucial for improving the quality of life for adults with TMD.
Area of Science:
- Oral health and nutrition science
- Chronic disease management
Background:
- Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is a chronic condition affecting oral functions essential for eating.
- TMD can lead to difficulties with appetite, mandibular movement, biting, chewing, and swallowing.
- These functional impairments significantly impact dietary intake and nutritional status.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore factors related to TMD that affect the eating experience in adults.
- To discuss approaches for effective diet management in individuals with TMD.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on TMD and its impact on eating.
- Analysis of factors influencing food choices, diet quality, and composition in TMD patients.
- Identification of diet management strategies.
Main Results:
- TMD presents functional challenges that negatively affect eating-related quality of life.
- Dietary intake and nutritional status are compromised due to impaired oral function.
- Food choices and diet composition are often altered in adults with TMD.
Conclusions:
- Understanding TMD-related factors is key to improving the eating experience.
- Implementing appropriate diet management strategies can help mitigate nutritional deficits and enhance quality of life for individuals with TMD.
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