Temporomandibular joint dysfunction in children
Journal Title: RSBO - Year 2009, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction and objective: The aim of this study was to review aspects related to the temporomandibular dysfunctions (TMD) in children,like etiology, diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing the importance of the correct diagnosis, since these patients are in their growth and development of the face period.Literature review:The TMDs include many clinical problems that involve the mastigatory muscles,the temporomandibular joint and near structures.In children the symptoms of this syndrome are present although with mild intensity when compared to adults. In relation to the prevalence, there is a great amount of discordance between the authors.The TMDs in children have multifatorial etiology, and the most cited in literature are parafunctional habits, traumas, occlusal, systemic and psychological factors. Conclusion: The signs and symptoms of the TMDs in pediatric populations are generally mild and increase with age, being very important the early diagnosis and the inclusion of this kind of exam in routine examinations.
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Fernanda BERTOLI, Estela LOSSO, Ricardo MORESCA
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