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PURPOSE: To perform an integrative review of scientific bibliographic production on the use of superficial heat treatment for temporomandibular disorders. Research strategy : Literature review was accomplished on PubMed, LiLACS, SciELO, Bireme, Web of Science, and BBO databases. The following descriptors were used: hot temperature, hyperthermia induced, heat transference, temporomandibular joint, temporomandibular joint disorders, temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome, and their equivalents in Portuguese and Spanish. SELECTION CRITERIA: Articles that addressed the superficial heat for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders, published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, between 1980 and 2013. DATA ANALYSIS: The following data were collected: technique of applying superficial heat, duration of application, stimulated body area, temperature of the stimulus, frequency of application, and benefits. RESULTS: initially, 211 studies were found, but just 13 contemplated the proposed selection criteria. Data were tabulated and presented in chronological order. CONCLUSION: Several techniques for superficial heat application on treatment of temporomandibular disorders were found in the literature. The moist heat was the most widely used technique. Many studies suggested the application of heat for at least 20 minutes once a day. Most authors recommended the application of heat in facial and cervical regions. The heat treatment resulted in significant relief of pain, reduced muscle tension, improved function of the mandible, and increased mouth opening.
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Temperatura Alta/uso terapêutico , Hipertermia Induzida/métodos , Transtornos da Articulação Temporomandibular/terapia , Humanos , Medição da DorRESUMO
Purpose: To perform an integrative review of scientific bibliographic production on the use of superficial heat treatment for temporomandibular disorders. Research strategy : Literature review was accomplished on PubMed, LiLACS, SciELO, Bireme, Web of Science, and BBO databases. The following descriptors were used: hot temperature, hyperthermia induced, heat transference, temporomandibular joint, temporomandibular joint disorders, temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome, and their equivalents in Portuguese and Spanish. Selection criteria : Articles that addressed the superficial heat for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders, published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, between 1980 and 2013. Data analysis : The following data were collected: technique of applying superficial heat, duration of application, stimulated body area, temperature of the stimulus, frequency of application, and benefits. Results : initially, 211 studies were found, but just 13 contemplated the proposed selection criteria. Data were tabulated and presented in chronological order. Conclusion: Several techniques for superficial heat application on treatment of temporomandibular disorders were found in the literature. The moist heat was the most widely used technique. Many studies suggested the application of heat for at least 20 minutes once a day. Most authors recommended the application of heat in facial and cervical regions. The heat treatment resulted in significant relief of pain, reduced muscle tension, improved function of the mandible, and increased mouth opening. .
Objetivo: Realizar revisão integrativa sobre a produção científica referente ao emprego do calor superficial para tratamento das disfunções temporomandibulares. Estratégia de pesquisa: Foi realizado levantamento na literatura nas bases de dados PubMed, LiLACS, SciELO, Bireme, Web of Science e BBO. Os termos utilizados foram: temperatura alta, transferência de calor, articulação temporomandibular, transtornos da articulação temporomandibular, síndrome da disfunção da articulação temporomandibular e seus correspondentes em inglês e espanhol. Critérios de seleção: Foram incluídos artigos que abordaram o calor superficial no tratamento das disfunções temporomandibulares, publicados em inglês, espanhol ou português, no período de 1980 a 2013. Análise dos dados: Foram considerados: técnica de aplicação de calor superficial, duração de aplicação, área corporal estimulada, temperatura do estímulo, frequência de realização e benefícios. Resultados: inicialmente, foram encontrados 211 estudos, dos quais 13 contemplaram os critérios de seleção propostos. Os dados foram tabulados e apresentados em ordem cronológica. Conclusão: Várias técnicas de aplicação de calor superficial para tratamento das disfunções temporomandibulares foram encontradas na literatura. O calor úmido foi a modalidade mais empregada. Muitos estudos sugerem a aplicação de calor por 20 minutos, e a frequência mínima foi uma vez ao dia. A maioria dos autores recomenda a aplicação do calor nas regiões facial e cervical. O tratamento com calor apresentou benefícios como alívio da dor, redução da tensão muscular, melhora das funções da mandíbula e aumento da abertura de boca. .