A cross-sectional study of the relationship between serum sexual hormone levels and internal derangement of temporomandibular joint.
J Oral Rehabil
; 40(8): 569-73, 2013 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are defined as clinical conditions that involve the masticatory muscles, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or both. The aim of this study was to evaluate serum 17ß-oestradiol and progesterone levels in menstruating women affected by internal derangement of the TMJ. A total of 142 women (mean age 30·2 ± 6·7) who referred to medical diagnostic laboratory of Iranian Academic Centre for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), Mashhad Branch, were enrolled during 2007 and 2008. Forty-seven individuals had disc displacement with reduction (Group IIa) according to Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC)/TMD Axis I diagnosis. Radioimmunoassay was used for the detection of serum 17ß-oestradiol and progesterone levels in all 142 subjects. The mean progesterone level was significantly higher in control group (11·6 ± 10·4 ng mL(-1) ) compared to women with TMD (8·4 ± 6·8 ng mL(-1) , P = 0·03). No significant difference was found in two groups regarding 17ß-oestradiol level. Lower progesterone level in women with TMD can suggest the more important role of this hormone in the development of the disorder.
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Assunto principal:
Progesterona
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Síndrome da Disfunção da Articulação Temporomandibular
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Estradiol
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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En
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J Oral Rehabil
Ano de publicação:
2013
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Article