Can the severity of orofacial myofunctional conditions interfere with the response of analgesia promoted by active or placebo low-level laser therapy?

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the influence of orofacial myofunctional condition (OMC) on pain perception, temporomandibular disorders (TMD) severity, and the response to low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in women with painful TMD. METHODS: Seventy-eight women, 59 with TMD, received active laser (30) or placebo (29), with 19 controls. OMC, TMD severity, pain intensity, and pressure pain threshold (PPT) were assessed at different times during the masticatory test: before treatment (LLLT dose: 780nm), during, and after 30 days. RESULTS: No correlation was found between OMC and pain perception or TMD severity (p > 0.05). The active and placebo LLLT showed reduction of pain during chewing and better recovery levels during the rest period (p > 0.05), without differences between OMC groups. DISCUSSION: The perception of pain and severity of TMD are not correlated with the OMC, and the response of analgesia promoted by active LLLT or placebo is not associated with OMC.

Relation of painful TMD with the speech function: What are the possible characteristics of mandibular movements and the main symptoms reported? / Relação da DTM dolorosa com a função de fala: Quais as possíveis características de movimentos mandibulares e os principais sintomas relatados?

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the mandibular movements of patients with painful TMD during the speech function in order to understand possible alterations and which subgroups of patients may present them. In addition to identifying which signs and symptoms related to painful TMD are perceived in the performance of this function. METHODS: Thirty-two subjects aged between 18-60 years old (35.1 ± 8.9), 23 with TMD ( DC/TMD; eight men and 15 women) and nine controls were evaluated regarding: self-perception of TMD signs and symptoms during speech (ProTMDMulti); range of mandibular movements during the reading of a word list (electrognatography, Jaw Motion Analyzes). The percentage of movement usage during the speech performance as a function of maximum individual amplitude was calculated, and groups of patients with painful TMD (TMD-D) and painful/joint (TMD-D/A) were subdivided. RESULTS: The TMD-D/A group presented a higher percentage of use of lateral movement during speech than the other groups. Pain, joint noise, and difficulty in speaking were the most commonly reported signs/symptoms of speech performance. The perception of joint noises and the presence of lateral deviations were significantly higher in the TMD-D/A group (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: The lateral deviations are the main alteration of the mandibular movement during the speech performance in painful TMD. Such deviations are more expected in joint TMD (disc displacement and degenerative diseases). The perception of pain and joint noise are the main complaints related to the orofacial speech function in individuals with painful TMD.

OBJETIVO: Analisar os movimentos mandibulares de pacientes com DTM dolorosa durante a função de fala, a fim de compreender possíveis alterações e quais subgrupos de pacientes podem apresentá-las. Além de identificar quais sinais e sintomas relacionados com a DTM dolorosa são percebidos no desempenho desta função. MÉTODO: Trinta e dois sujeitos com idade entre 18 e 60 anos (35,1 ± 8,9), 23 com DTM ( DC/TMD; oito homens e 15 mulheres) e nove controles foram avaliados quanto à: autopercepção de sinais e sintomas de DTM durante a fala (ProDTMMulti); amplitude de movimentos mandibulares durante a leitura de lista de palavras (eletrognatografia, Jaw Motion Analyses). Foi calculada a porcentagem de utilização de movimento durante o desempenho da fala em função da amplitude máxima individual, e foram subdivididos grupos de pacientes com DTM dolorosa (DTM-D) e dolorosa/articular (DTM-D/A). RESULTADOS: O grupo DTM-D/A apresentou maior porcentagem de utilização de movimento na lateralidade durante a fala que os demais grupos. A dor, os ruídos articulares e a dificuldade para falar foram os sinais/sintomas mais relatados no desempenho da fala. A percepção de ruídos articulares e a presença de desvios laterais foram significativamente superiores no grupo DTM-D/A (p<0,05). CONCLUSÃO: Os desvios laterais são a principal alteração de movimento mandibular durante o desempenho da fala na DTM dolorosa. Tais desvios são mais esperados nos quadros de DTM articular (deslocamentos de disco e doenças degenerativas). A percepção de dor e de ruídos articulares são as principais queixas relacionadas à função orofacial de fala em indivíduos com DTM dolorosa.

Relação da DTM dolorosa com a função de fala: Quais as possíveis características de movimentos mandibulares e os principais sintomas relatados? / Relation of painful TMD with the speech function: What are the possible characteristics of mandibular movements and the main symptoms reported?

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar os movimentos mandibulares de pacientes com DTM dolorosa durante a função de fala, a fim de compreender possíveis alterações e quais subgrupos de pacientes podem apresentá-las. Além de identificar quais sinais e sintomas relacionados com a DTM dolorosa são percebidos no desempenho desta função. Método Trinta e dois sujeitos com idade entre 18 e 60 anos (35,1 ± 8,9), 23 com DTM ( DC/TMD; oito homens e 15 mulheres) e nove controles foram avaliados quanto à: autopercepção de sinais e sintomas de DTM durante a fala (ProDTMMulti); amplitude de movimentos mandibulares durante a leitura de lista de palavras (eletrognatografia, Jaw Motion Analyses). Foi calculada a porcentagem de utilização de movimento durante o desempenho da fala em função da amplitude máxima individual, e foram subdivididos grupos de pacientes com DTM dolorosa (DTM-D) e dolorosa/articular (DTM-D/A). Resultados O grupo DTM-D/A apresentou maior porcentagem de utilização de movimento na lateralidade durante a fala que os demais grupos. A dor, os ruídos articulares e a dificuldade para falar foram os sinais/sintomas mais relatados no desempenho da fala. A percepção de ruídos articulares e a presença de desvios laterais foram significativamente superiores no grupo DTM-D/A (p<0,05). Conclusão Os desvios laterais são a principal alteração de movimento mandibular durante o desempenho da fala na DTM dolorosa. Tais desvios são mais esperados nos quadros de DTM articular (deslocamentos de disco e doenças degenerativas). A percepção de dor e de ruídos articulares são as principais queixas relacionadas à função orofacial de fala em indivíduos com DTM dolorosa.

ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the mandibular movements of patients with painful TMD during the speech function in order to understand possible alterations and which subgroups of patients may present them. In addition to identifying which signs and symptoms related to painful TMD are perceived in the performance of this function. Methods Thirty-two subjects aged between 18-60 years old (35.1 ± 8.9), 23 with TMD ( DC/TMD; eight men and 15 women) and nine controls were evaluated regarding: self-perception of TMD signs and symptoms during speech (ProTMDMulti); range of mandibular movements during the reading of a word list (electrognatography, Jaw Motion Analyzes). The percentage of movement usage during the speech performance as a function of maximum individual amplitude was calculated, and groups of patients with painful TMD (TMD-D) and painful/joint (TMD-D/A) were subdivided. Results The TMD-D/A group presented a higher percentage of use of lateral movement during speech than the other groups. Pain, joint noise, and difficulty in speaking were the most commonly reported signs/symptoms of speech performance. The perception of joint noises and the presence of lateral deviations were significantly higher in the TMD-D/A group (p<0.05). Conclusion The lateral deviations are the main alteration of the mandibular movement during the speech performance in painful TMD. Such deviations are more expected in joint TMD (disc displacement and degenerative diseases). The perception of pain and joint noise are the main complaints related to the orofacial speech function in individuals with painful TMD.

Rapid maxillary expansion in the treatment of the functional posterior crossbite: joint noise and electromyographic activity analysis / Expansão rápida da maxila no tratamento da mordida cruzada posterior: análise de ruídos articulares e atividade eletromiográfica

Abstract Introduction The rapid maxillary expansion (RME) reduces the risk of developing structural and functional disorders in the stomatognathic system. Objective To examine the effects of the RME as a treatment for the posterior crossbite, related with the electromyographic activity of the masticatory muscles and the TMJ noises in a population of children. Material and method 13 girls and 7 boys, regardless of the type of malocclusion, with a mean age of 9 years old (± 3), were treated with RME. The electrovibratography analyzed the TMJ noise, and the electromyography analyzed the masticatory muscles before treatment (T0) and after three months of a short-term follow-up (T1). The comparisons of the affected and unaffected sides by the crossbite were performed using Mann-Whitney's test, and to compare data before and after treatment the Wilcoxon's test was used (level of significance: 5%). Result No significant differences were found in the parameters of joint noise in comparison to the sides affected and unaffected by the crossbite, in both T0 and T1 (p>0.05); only the side without the crossbite observed decrease in the peak amplitude of the joint noises after treatment. In the static electromyographic analysis, inter-side differences were observed before and after treatment, since the deliberate unilateral chewing showed greater asymmetry activity in T0 for both sides, which has been corrected after treatment, improving the functional chewing. Conclusion The proposed treatment did not lead to the occurrence of joint noises and improved the functional pattern of electromyographic activity during chewing at the end of treatment.

Resumo Introdução A expansão rápida da maxila (RME) reduz o risco de desenvolvimento de distúrbios estruturais e funcionais no sistema estomatognático. Objetivo Analisar os efeitos desta intervenção como tratamento para a mordida cruzada posterior, relacionados à ocorrência de ruídos nas articulações temporomandibulares e à atividade eletromiográfica dos músculos masseter e temporal anterior. Material e método 13 meninas e 7 meninos, independentemente do tipo de maloclusão, com idade média de 9 anos (±3), foram tratadas com RME. Por meio de eletrovibratografia analisou-se ruídos nas articulações temporomandibulares, e de eletromiografia de superfície a atividade dos músculos mastigatórios antes (T0) e após 3 meses do final do tratamento proposto (T1). As comparações entre os lados afetado e não afetado pela mordida cruzada foram realizadas utilizando-se o teste de Mann-Withney. As comparações de antes e após o tratamento foram realizadas pelo teste de Wilcoxon (nível de significância: 5%). Resultado Não houve diferença significativa na eletrovibratografia entre os lados afetado e não afetado pela mordida cruzada, tanto em T0 como em T1 (p>0.05); do lado sem mordida cruzada observou-se diminuição do pico de amplitude dos ruídos articulares após a expansão rápida da maxila (p<0.05). Na análise da eletromiografia estática foram observadas diferenças inter-lados antes e após o tratamento, uma vez que a mastigação deliberada unilateral apresentou maior atividade de assimetria em T0 para ambos os lados, o que foi corrigido após o tratamento (p<0.05), melhorando a mastigação funcional padrão. Conclusão O tratamento proposto para mordida cruzada posterior funcional não levou à ocorrência de ruídos articulares e melhorou o padrão funcional da atividade eletromiográfica durante a mastigação ao final do tratamento.

Ultra-low frequency transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation does not affect the centric relation registration.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of ULF-TENS on the displacement of the mandibular condyle and on the repeatability of centric relation (CR) registration of three different techniques: bimanual manipulation (BM), long strip technique, and harmonic centric occlusal relationship (R.O.C.A. wires). METHODS: Twenty-five participants without temporomandibular disorder (TMD) underwent two study stages conducted via electronic position analysis: (1) three CR records were made, one for each manipulation technique; (2) the ULF-TENS was applied for 30 min, and after that the same CR records were repeated. STATISTICAL ANALYSES: Mann-Whitney, ICC, and one-tailed F test. RESULTS: The ULF-TENS did not influence the condyle total displacement, regardless of CR recording technique used (p > 0.05). BM showed an improvement in repeatability after ULF-TENS. DISCUSSION: Concerning the variance, BM showed less variation at the X-axis. Long strip technique and R.O.C.A. wires varied less at the Y-axis. Long strip technique was again less variable at the Z-axis.

Comparison of mandibular movements in TMD by means of a 3D ultrasonic system and digital caliper rule.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the amplitude of mandibular movement measurements obtained by two different methods: the ultrasound JAM system and digital caliper rule in individuals with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) vs. METHOD: Sixty individuals, without distinction between sex and age were evaluated: 30 with diagnosis of TMD (RDC/TMD) and 30 controls. Mandibular movements of opening, protrusion, and left and right laterality were measured by means of two Instruments: Digital caliper rule and 3D ultrasonic Jaw Motion Analyzer (JMA-Zebris Medizintechnik, Isny/Allgäu, Germany). Data obtained were analyzed by descriptive analysis and compared by parametric statistics (Student's t-test), adopting a 5% level of significance. RESULTS: When comparing the digital caliper rule with JMA, no significant differences were found for any of the movements evaluated (p > 0.05). In the comparison between groups, a difference was found in protrusion for both instruments used: JMA (p = 0.004) and digital caliper rule (p = 0.003), with the TMD group presenting reduced movement of protrusion when compared with the control group. DISCUSSION: This study found no differences in obtaining the amplitude of mandibular movements when using the digital caliper rule or JMA system; both methods are effective. However, the ultrasonic system allows other types of analyses to be performed, such as the trajectory and speed of movement. Among the mandibular movements analyzed, protrusion was shown to be more compromised and limited in TMDs.

Effect of speech-language therapy after low-level laser therapy in patients with TMD: a descriptive study. / Efeito do tratamento fonoaudiológico após a laserterapia de baixa intensidade em pacientes com DTM: estudo descritivo.

Increased pain and/or discomfort during chewing, speaking, and swallowing have been commonly reported by patients with Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD). Speech-language pathology therapy (orofacial myofunctional therapy - OMT) has been proposed as part of the treatment for this condition; however, it is a modality that should be introduced when the TMD context and the pain are not accentuated, so that they do not prevent or hinder the performance of exercises. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of OMT on the treatment of patients with TMD, according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD), after analgesia with low-level laser therapy (LLLT), regarding orofacial myofunctional conditions (OMC) and the perception of TMD symptoms. Five patients aged 50 to 61 years were evaluated 30 days after completion of LLLT. An experienced speech-language pathologist conducted, pre- and post-OMT, the application of the ProDTM Multi-questionnaire - to investigate the self-perception of TMD symptomatology, and the Orofacial Myofunctional Evaluation with Scores (OMES) clinical examination - to confirm the orofacial myofunctional conditions. OMC presented increased OMT scores, indicating an increase in myofunctional orofacial balance. According to the patients' perception, TMD signs and symptoms were relieved after the application of OMT. According to the self-perception of the treated patients, introduction of OMT after LLLT analgesia promoted a balance of the orofacial functions of the sample studied, as well as a decrease in the remaining TMD signs and symptoms.

Efeito do tratamento fonoaudiológico após a laserterapia de baixa intensidade em pacientes com DTM: estudo descritivo / Effect of speech-language therapy after low-level laser therapy in patients with TMD: a descriptive study

RESUMO O aumento da dor/desconforto durante atividades como mastigar, falar e deglutir é comumente relatado por pacientes com Disfunção Temporomandibular (DTM) e a terapia fonoaudiológica miofuncional orofacial (TMO) tem sido proposta como parte do tratamento desta condição. Porém é uma modalidade que deve ser instituída quando o quadro de DTM e dor não está exacerbado a fim de não impedir ou dificultar a realização dos exercícios. Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o efeito da TMO no tratamento de pacientes com DTM, segundo o Research Diagnostic Criteria for temporomandibular disorders (RDC/TMD), após analgesia com laserterapia de baixa intensidade (LBI), quanto às condições miofuncionais orofaciais (CMO) e quanto à percepção dos sintomas de DTM. Método Transcorridos 30 dias após a finalização da LBI, cinco pacientes foram avaliados, com idades entre 50 e 61 anos. A aplicação do questionário ProDTMMulti para investigação da autopercepção da sintomatologia de DTM e do exame clínico AMIOFE (Avaliação Miofuncional Orofacial com Escores) para constatação das condições miofuncionais orofaciais foram realizados por fonoaudióloga experiente, antes e após a TMO. Resultados As CMO apresentaram aumento dos escores após TMO, indicando aumento do equilíbrio miofuncional orofacial. De acordo com a percepção das pacientes, após a TMO houve alívio dos sinais e sintomas de DTM. Conclusão A TMO instituída após a analgesia com LBI promoveu equilíbrio das funções orofaciais da amostra estudada e diminuição dos sinais e sintomas de DTM remanescentes, de acordo com a autopercepção dos indivíduos tratados.

ABSTRACT Increased pain and/or discomfort during chewing, speaking, and swallowing have been commonly reported by patients with Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD). Speech-language pathology therapy (orofacial myofunctional therapy - OMT) has been proposed as part of the treatment for this condition; however, it is a modality that should be introduced when the TMD context and the pain are not accentuated, so that they do not prevent or hinder the performance of exercises. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of OMT on the treatment of patients with TMD, according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD), after analgesia with low-level laser therapy (LLLT), regarding orofacial myofunctional conditions (OMC) and the perception of TMD symptoms. Five patients aged 50 to 61 years were evaluated 30 days after completion of LLLT. An experienced speech-language pathologist conducted, pre- and post-OMT, the application of the ProDTM Multi-questionnaire - to investigate the self-perception of TMD symptomatology, and the Orofacial Myofunctional Evaluation with Scores (OMES) clinical examination - to confirm the orofacial myofunctional conditions. OMC presented increased OMT scores, indicating an increase in myofunctional orofacial balance. According to the patients' perception, TMD signs and symptoms were relieved after the application of OMT. According to the self-perception of the treated patients, introduction of OMT after LLLT analgesia promoted a balance of the orofacial functions of the sample studied, as well as a decrease in the remaining TMD signs and symptoms.

Effects of oral motor exercises and laser therapy on chronic temporomandibular disorders: a randomized study with follow-up.

This study investigated the efficacy of combining low-level laser therapy (LLLT) with oral motor exercises (OM-exercises) for rehabilitation of patients with chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Eighty-two patients with chronic TMD and 20 healthy subjects (control group) participated in the study. Patients were randomly assigned to treatment groups: GI (LLLT + OM exercises), GII (orofacial myofunctional therapy-OMT-which contains pain relief strategies and OM-exercises), and GIII (LLLT placebo + OM-exercises) and GIV (LLLT). LLLT (AsGaAl; 780-nm wavelength; average power of 60 mW, 40 s, and 60 ± 1.0 J/cm²) was used to promote analgesia, while OM-exercises were used to reestablish the orofacial functions. Evaluations at baseline (T1), after treatment immediate (T2), and at follow-up (T3) were muscle and joint tenderness to palpation, TMD severity, and orofacial myofunctional status. There was a significant improvement in outcome measures in all treated groups with stability at follow-up (Friedman test, P < 0.05), but GIV did not show difference in orofacial functions after LLLT (P > 0.05). Intergroup comparisons showed that all treated groups had no difference in tenderness to palpation of temporal muscle compared to GC at follow-up (Kruskal-Wallis test, P < 0.01). Moreover, GI, GII, and GIII showed no difference from GC in orofacial functional condition (T2 and T3) while they differed significantly from GIV (P < 0.01). In conclusion, LLLT combined with OM-exercises was more effective in promoting TMD rehabilitation than LLLT alone was. Similar treatment results were verified with the OMT protocol.

Perception of the signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder in females by using the ProTMDMulti protocol and the visual analog scale before and after acupuncture treatment.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the perceptions of patients with TMD in relation to the signs and symptoms before and after acupuncture treatment, according to the ProTMDMulti and the VAS. METHOD: 68 patients were divided into groups: muscle TMD treated with acupuncture at local points (MUS-LP), muscle TMD with acupuncture at distant points (MUS-DP), joint and muscle treated with LP (JOI-LP) and joint and muscle treated with DP (JOI-DP). The evaluations were performed at four times: initial, control, final and follow-up. RESULTS: The best results were seen in the JOI-LP and the MUS-DP groups, in which the perceptions of the signs and symptoms were statistically lower in the final assessment than in the initial (P<0.05). In all groups, the final and the follow-up evaluations were similar. CONCLUSIONS: For TMDs with joint components, the best acupuncture treatment involves local points and for the TMDs with muscle components, points at a distance.

Influence of the interocclusal splint in condylar position of patientswith tmd: a cone beam computed tomography study / Influência da placa interoclusal na posição condilar de indivíduos com dtm: um estudo por tomografia de feixe cônico

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the condylar position in patients with intra-articular temporomandibular disorders (TMD) before, during and after treatment with interocclusal stabilization splint (ISS) through cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Material and Methods: Twenty-two patients diagnosed with intra-articular TMD (Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders - Group II) were submitted to the therapy with ISS during 90 days. Three CTCB exams were performed in three moments: T1 (initial moment, before the ISS therapy, with the patient in dental occlusion), T2 (after 90 days of treatment, in occlusion on the ISS) and T3 (after 90 days of treatment, with the patient in dental occlusion). Afterwards the anterior (AS), superior (SS) and posterior articular spaces (PS) in sagittal sections were then measured and the data were statistically analyzed using the t-test. Results: There was a statistically significant increase in the comparison between T1 and T2 for the AS and PS (p < 0.0001), between T3 and T2 for AS (p = 0.0008) and PS (p < 0.0001). In comparison T1 /T3 there was a significant increase in AS (p = 0.01) and SS (p = 0.04), and non-significant in PS (p = 0.89). Conclusion: The interocclusal splint provides temporary changes in condylar position, with a tendency to increase the joint space, varying in accordance with individual characteristics. Therefore, it should not be used as a single therapy, but combined with other strategies that include the TMD multidimensionality. The interocclusal splint has proved to be reversible and conservative therapeutic modality, as it does not generate permanent changes in joint tissues.

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a posição condilar em pacientes com disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) articular antes e após tratamento com placa oclusal estabilizadora (POE) por meio de tomografia computadorizada de feixes cônicos (TCFC). Material e Métodos: Vinte e dois pacientes diagnosticados com DTM articular (Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders – Grupo II) foram submetidos à terapia com POE durante 90 dias. Foram realizados três exames de TCFC: T1 (momento inicial, antes da terapia com POE, na posição de oclusão dental), T2 (após 90 dias de tratamento em oclusão na POE) e T3 (após 90 dias de tratamento, em oclusão dental). Foram então mensurados o espaço articular anterior (EAA), superior (EAS) e posterior (EAP) em cortes sagitais. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente por meio do teste t. Resultados: Houve aumento estatisticamente significante na comparação entre T1 e T2 para o EAS e EAP (p < 0,0001), entre T3 e T2 para EAS (p = 0,0008) e EAP (p < 0,0001). Na comparação entre T1 e T3 houve aumento significante no EAA (p = 0,01) e EAS (p = 0,04), e não significante no EAP (p = 0,89). Conclusão: A placa interoclusal promove alterações temporárias na posição condilar, com tendência de aumentar o espaço articular, variando de acordo com características individuais. Portanto, ela não deve ser utilizada como terapia única, e sim combinada com outras estratégias que abordem a multidimensionalidade da DTM. A placa interoclusal provou ser uma terapia reversível e conservadora, já que não gera alterações permanentes nos tecidos articulares.

Dental approach in unilateral osteoarthritis oftemporomandibular joint: case report / Abordagem odontológica na osteoartrite unilateral da articulação temporomandibular: relatório do caso

To describe a case of unilateral TMJ osteoarthritis from the Dentistry point of view, aiming to restore the quality of life through non-invasive procedures. Description of case: M.C.B., female,69 years, complaining about a sudden change in the bite, difficulty to chewing/opening mouth and pain in the orofacial region. At extraoral examination, we observe the presence of crepitus in the left TMJ,click in the right TMJ (electrovibratography) and pain on palpation in the left TMJ region. Absence of tooth contacts on the right side in maximum habitual intercuspation (MHI). The intraoral examination revealed the presence of inflammation and excessive wear in the left mandibular condyle(osteoarthritis), visualized by computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging with contrast. The patient underwent treatment by oclusal splint (night use), overlay removable partial dentures (day time use), application of lower level laser therapy and transcutaneous electrical nervous stimulation (TENS). Masticatory function, mouth opening, and aesthetics improved. Conclusion: Conservative therapies maybe a good option for the re-establishment of the quality of life in subjects with TMJ osteoarthritis, in as much as it can postpone or delete the indication of more invasive techniques (e.g. surgery)...

Descrever um caso de osteoartrite da ATM unilateral do ponto de vista Odontológico, com o objetivo de restaurar a qualidade de vida através de procedimentos não invasivos. Descrição do caso: M.C.B., do gênero feminino, 69 anos, com queixa principal de mudança repentina na mordida, dificuldade de mastigação e dor na região orofacial durante a abertura bucal. Ao exame físico, observamos a presença de crepitação na ATM esquerda, estalidona ATM direita (eletrovibratografia) e dor à palpação da região da ATM esquerda. Ausência de contatos dentais no lado direito em intercuspidação habitual máximo (MHI). O exame intraoral revelou a presença de inflamação e desgaste excessivo no côndilo mandibular esquerdo (osteoartrite),visualizado pela tomografia computadorizada e ressonância magnética com contraste. O paciente foi submetido a tratamento por placa oclusal (uso noturno) e prótese parcial removível (uso durante o dia), aplicação de laserterapia de baixa intensidade e estimulação nervosa elétrica transcutânea (TENS).Houve melhora na função mastigatória, a abertura bucal, e estética. Conclusão: terapias conservadoras podem ser uma boa opção para o restabelecimento da qualidade de vida em indivíduos com osteoartrite da ATM, na medida em que pode adiar ou eliminara indicação de técnicas mais invasivas (por exemplo,cirurgia)...

Evaluation of the impact on quality of life of patients with temporomandibular disorders / Avaliação do impacto na qualidade de vida de pacientes com disfunção temporomandibular

ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Chronic pain, such as temporomandibular disorder, often leads to significant changes in quality of life. This study aimed at evaluating the influence of temporomandibular disorders in the subjective perception of quality of life by means of the Oral Health Impact Profile-14.METHODS:Participated in the study 80 patients diagnosed with temporomandibular disorders by means of the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders, aged between 18 and 60 years (32.71±1.1), who were submitted to the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 questionnaire. Non parametric Mann-Whitney statistics, Pearson Correlation test, Analysis of Variance and Tukey test were used with significance level of 5%.RESULTS:There has been no statistically significant difference in the perception of the impact on quality of life between genders; patients with association of signs and symptoms of the three groups of the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders had further impact on quality of life, as well as the most severe the temporomandibular disorder the highest the reported impact (p=0.05), and the age group with the highest impact on quality of life was between 18 and 30 years (p<0.01).CONCLUSION:Increased age, severity and the association of diagnoses have exacerbated the impact of temporomandibular disorders on quality of life. Variables analyzed in this study were related to temporomandibular disorder chronicity, stressing the importance of early intervention strategies to minimize the impact on quality of life.

RESUMOJUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS:Dores crônicas, como as disfunções temporomandibulares, levam com frequência a alterações significativas na qualidade de vida. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a influência da disfunção temporomandibular na percepção subjetiva da qualidade de vida, obtida por meio do Oral Health Impact Profile-14.MÉTODOS:Oitenta pacientes diagnosticados com disfunção temporomandibular por meio dos critérios do Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders, com idade entre 18 e 60 anos (32,71±11,1), foram submetidos ao questionário Oral Health Impact Profile-14. Empregaram-se a estatística não paramétrica de Mann-Whitney, teste de Correlação de Pearson e Análise de Variância e teste de Tukey, adotando-se 5% como nível de significância.RESULTADOS:Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa quanto à percepção do impacto na qualidade de vida entre os gêneros; pacientes com associação de sinais e sintomas dos três grupos do Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders apresentaram maior impacto na qualidade de vida, assim como, quanto maior a gravidade da disfunção temporomandibular maior é o impacto relatado (p=0,05) e a faixa etária com maior impacto na qualidade de vida encontrava-se entre 18 e 30 anos (p<0,01).CONCLUSÃO:O aumento da idade, a gravidade e a associação de diagnósticos exacerbaram o impacto da disfunção temporomandibular na qualidade de vida. As variáveis analisadas neste estudo relacionam-se com a cronicidade da disfunção temporomandibular, ressaltando a importância de estratégias de intervenção precoce para minimizar o comprometimento da qualidade de vida.

Is the masticatory function changed in patients with temporomandibular disorder?

Patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) often complain and have limitation in masticatory function, which can be affected by a complex interaction of factors. The aim of this study was analyze the masticatory function in patients with TMD using surface electromyography (EMG) and masticatory efficiency (ME). Twenty-seven patients with TMD and 25 considered control (n), aged between 18 and 60 years, paired by age and gender, were evaluated according to RDC/TMD. In both groups were performed: EMG with chewing gum, clinical evaluation of habitual chewing with stuffed cookie (CE) (number of chewing strokes and time) and analysis of ME with fuchsin beads. Nonparametric statistical analyses were used (Mann-Whitney) for comparisons between groups, with 5% significance level. For all variables, the TMD group showed higher values than the control, with statistical significance for ME (p<0.0001), number of chewing strokes (p=0.04), chewing time (p=0.009), right masseter EMG activity (p=0.05), left masseter (p=0.005), right anterior temporal (p=0.05) and left anterior temporal (p=0.001). The conclusion is that patients with TMD showed changed chewing pattern, but without impairment of masticatory function.

Is the Masticatory Function Changed in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorder?

Patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) often complain and have limitation in masticatory function, which can be affected by a complex interaction of factors. The aim of this study was analyze the masticatory function in patients with TMD using surface electromyography (EMG) and masticatory efficiency (ME). Twenty-seven patients with TMD and 25 considered control (n), aged between 18 and 60 years, paired by age and gender, were evaluated according to RDC/TMD. In both groups were performed: EMG with chewing gum, clinical evaluation of habitual chewing with stuffed cookie (CE) (number of chewing strokes and time) and analysis of ME with fuchsin beads. Nonparametric statistical analyses were used (Mann-Whitney) for comparisons between groups, with 5% significance level. For all variables, the TMD group showed higher values than the control, with statistical significance for ME (p<0.0001), number of chewing strokes (p=0.04), chewing time (p=0.009), right masseter EMG activity (p=0.05), left masseter (p=0.005), right anterior temporal (p=0.05) and left anterior temporal (p=0.001). The conclusion is that patients with TMD showed changed chewing pattern, but without impairment of masticatory function.

Pacientes com disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) frequentemente se queixam e apresentam limitação na função mastigatória, a qual pode ser afetada por uma complexa interação de fatores. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a função mastigatória de pacientes com DTM em comparação a sujeitos controle por meio das técnicas de eletromiografia de superfície e eficiência mastigatória (EM). 27 pacientes com DTM e 25 considerados controle (n), com idade entre 18 e 60 anos, pareados por idade e gênero, foram avaliados segundo o RDC/TMD. Em ambos os grupos foram realizados: exame de eletromiografia de superfície da mastigação habitual com goma de mascar (EMG), avaliação fonoaudiológica da mastigação habitual com biscoito recheado (AF) (número total de golpes mastigatórios e tempo) e análise da eficiência mastigatória com o sistema de cápsulas compostas por beads de fucsina (EM). Foi empregada estatística não paramétrica (Mann-Whitney) para a comparação intergrupos, adotando-se 5% como nível de significância. Para todas as variáveis estudadas o grupo DTM apresentou valores superiores em relação ao grupo controle, com significância estatística: EM (p<0,0001), número total de golpes (p=0,04), tempo de mastigação (p=0,009), atividade eletromiográfica masseter direito (p=0,05), masseter esquerdo (p=0,005), temporal anterior direito (0,05) e temporal anterior esquerdo (p=0,001). Conclui-se que pacientes com DTM apresentam um padrão mastigatório alterado porém, sem comprometimento da função mastigatória.

Severity of TMD related to age, sex and electromyographic analysis.

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are manifested as a group of signs and symptoms that affect a particular population profile. Some variables such as sex and age influence the clinical expression of this condition. This observational descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to correlate the severity of TMD established by the craniomandibular index (CMI) with the variables: age, sex and electromyographic activity of the masseter and anterior temporal muscles. Fifty-four subjects (15 males/39 females) aged between 16 to 65 years (mean age = 41 years) and diagnosed with TMD were evaluated. Severity was determined by the CMI. These subjects also underwent examination by surface electromyography of the masseter and anterior temporal muscles. No correlation was found between age and severity of TMD (p=0.19/r=0.16), however there was a trend of greater severity in young adults (25-50 years). The sex variable in the correlation was positive with the CMI (p=0.03/r=-0.96) and superior to women. A greater EMG activity of the anterior temporal in relation to masseter (p=0.01) was found and the left temporal activity had the highest average (161.5 ± 44.6 Hz). The electromyographic activity of the anterior temporal and right masseter muscles was positively correlated with the Dysfunction Index CMI (p=0.01). The use of CMI to quantify the severity of TMD and of EMG to assess the functionality of the masticatory muscles can be important allies to direct the treatment.

Frequency of electromyographic indices alterations in temporomandibular disorders and their correlation with pain intensity / Frequência de alterações dos índices eletromiográficos na disfunção temporomandibular e sua correlação com o nível de dor

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Understanding the importance of surface electromyography as a complementary method to understand the myofunctional status of the stomatognathic system, this study aimed at analyzing the frequency of altered and normal electromyographic indices in a sample of subjects with temporomandibular disorders, in addition to their relation with pain complaint. METHODS: Participated in the study 44 individuals with temporomandibular disorder signs and symptoms (11 males and 33 females), with mean age of 39 years, who were submitted to surface electromyography. Pain intensity was measured by the visual analog scale. Total Asymmetry Index (AStotal), Masseter Asymmetry Index (ASMM), Temporal Asymmetry Index (ASTA), Activation Index (ACtotal) and Torque Index (TOtotal) were calculated. Correlation between pain intensity and electromyographic indices was checked by Pearson correlation test and sample characterization with regard to investigated indices was done by descriptive analysis. RESULTS: Means of all indices were within previously established normality patterns. The frequency of altered electromyographic indices in our sample was high (ASMM=68%; ASTA=64%; TOtotal=64%; AStotal=55%). With regard to ACtotal, there has been predominance of masseter activity as compared to temporal activity, both for normal and altered values. Among individuals with altered indices, the left side had superior activity. No correlation was found between pain intensity and the level of electromyographic indices alterations (p>0.05). CONCLUSION: The frequency of electromyographic indices alterations in individuals with temporomandibular disorders is high, pointing to the possible presence of myofunctional disorders of the stomatognathic system. These indices have no direct relation with pain complaint but show muscular activity imbalance, which may not be useful to diagnose pain, but may help the correct referral to relevant muscle therapies. .

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Compreendendo a importância da eletromiografia de superfície como método complementar para o entendimento do estado miofuncional do sistema estomatognático, o objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a frequência de índices eletromiográficos alterados e normais em uma amostra de sujeitos com disfunção temporomandibular, bem como sua relação com a queixa de dor. MÉTODOS: Foram avaliados 44 sujeitos com sinais e sintomas de disfunção temporomandibular, (11 homens/33 mulheres), com média de idade de 39 anos, os quais foram submetidos à eletromiografia de superfície. O nível de dor foi investigado por meio de escala analógica visual. Foram calculados o Índice de Assimetria Total (AStotal), Índice de Assimetria do Masseter (ASMM), Índice de Assimetria do Temporal (ASTA), Índice de Ativação (ACtotal) e Índice de Torque (TOtotal). A correlação entre o nível de dor e os índices eletromiográficos foi verificada pelo teste de correlação de Pearson e a caracterização da amostra quanto aos índices investigados foi feita por meio de análise estatística descritiva. RESULTADOS: As médias de todos os índices encontraram-se dentro dos padrões de normalidade, estabelecidos previamente. A frequência de índices eletromiográficos alterados na amostra estudada foi alta (ASMM=68%; ASTA=64%; TOtotal=64%; AStotal=55%). Em relação ao ACtotal houve predomínio de atividade do masseter em relação ao temporal, tanto para os valores normais quanto para os alterados. Dentre os sujeitos com índices alterados, o lado esquerdo apresentou atividade superior. Não foi encontrada correlação entre o nível de dor e o nível de alteração dos índices eletromiográficos ...

Severity of TMD Related to Age, Sex and Electromyographic Analysis

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are manifested as a group of signs and symptoms that affect a particular population profile. Some variables such as sex and age influence the clinical expression of this condition. This observational descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to correlate the severity of TMD established by the craniomandibular index (CMI) with the variables: age, sex and electromyographic activity of the masseter and anterior temporal muscles. Fifty-four subjects (15 males/39 females) aged between 16 to 65 years (mean age = 41 years) and diagnosed with TMD were evaluated. Severity was determined by the CMI. These subjects also underwent examination by surface electromyography of the masseter and anterior temporal muscles. No correlation was found between age and severity of TMD (p=0.19/r=0.16), however there was a trend of greater severity in young adults (25-50 years). The sex variable in the correlation was positive with the CMI (p=0.03/r=-0.96) and superior to women. A greater EMG activity of the anterior temporal in relation to masseter (p=0.01) was found and the left temporal activity had the highest average (161.5 ± 44.6 Hz). The electromyographic activity of the anterior temporal and right masseter muscles was positively correlated with the Dysfunction Index CMI (p=0.01). The use of CMI to quantify the severity of TMD and of EMG to assess the functionality of the masticatory muscles can be important allies to direct the treatment.

As disfunções temporomandibulares (DTM) se manifestam como um conjunto de sinais e sintomas que acometem um determinado perfil da população. Algumas variáveis como gênero e idade interferem na expressão clínica desta condição. Este estudo observacional descritivo de corte transversal teve como objetivo correlacionar a severidade da DTM estabelecida pelo Índice Craniomandibular (ICM) com as variáveis: idade, gênero e atividade eletromiográfica dos músculos masseter e temporal anterior. Foram avaliados 54 (n) sujeitos (15 homens/39 mulheres), com idade entre 16 a 65 (idade média = 41 anos), diagnosticados com DTM. A severidade foi determinada através do ICM. Estes sujeitos também foram submetidos ao exame de eletromiografia de superfície dos músculos masseter e temporal anterior. Não foi encontrada correlação entre a idade e a severidade da DTM (p=0.19/r=0.16), todavia foi observada tendência de maior severidade em adultos jovens (25-50 anos). Na variável gênero a correlação foi positiva com o ICM (p=0.03/r=-0.96), havendo superioridade para as mulheres. Foi encontrada maior atividade eletromiográfica dos temporais anteriores em relação aos masseteres (p=0.01), sendo que o temporal esquerdo apresentou a maior atividade média (161.5 ± 44.6 Hz). A atividade eletromiográfica dos músculos temporal anterior e masseter à direita foram correlacionados positivamente com o Índice de Disfunção (p=0.01). A utilização do ICM para quantificar a severidade da DTM e a EMG para avaliar a funcionalidade dos músculos mastigatórios podem ser aliados importantes no direcionamento da conduta terapêutica.

Evaluation of the condylar position in subjects with temporomandibular joint functional disorders by cone beam computed tomography / Avaliação da posição condilar de sujeitos com disfunção temporomandibular functional por meio de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the condylar position inside the articular cavity in temporomandibular disorder (TMD) subjects with signs and symptoms of functional articular disorders through images made with cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) at sagittal plane. Material & Methods: CBCT temporomandibular joint images of 62 patients (13 male and 49 female, mean age, 39.7 years) with intra-articular signs and symptoms diagnosed by the Craniomandibular Index were analyzed using the measurement method recommended by Kawamura and Ikeda (2009). We obtained linear measures of posterior space (PS), superior space (SS), and anterior space (AS) to determine the condyle position for each joint. T-test for independent samples for comparison between genders and ANOVA for age intervals was applied. Results: Statistical significant differences were found between males and females with TMD for SS of right temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and PS and SS of left TMJ (p < 0.05). By age-intervals, the statistical comparison showed no significant differences in the joint space among different age-intervals (p>0.05). It was found that in TMD patients PS was slightly reduced, while SS and AS were slightly increased. Conclusion: There is no difference in condylar position by age-intervals; males present the superior space higher than females and; subjects with intraarticular TMD presented a more posterior and inferior condylar position.

Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi investigar a posição condilar dentro da cavidade articular em sujeitos com Disfunções Temporomandibulares (DTM) através de imagens realizadas com tomografias computadorizadas com feixe cônico (CBCT) no plano sagital. Material e Métodos: Imagens de CBCT das articulações temporomandibulares de 62 pacientes (13 homens e 49 mulheres, com idade média, 39,7 anos) com sinais e sintomas intra-articulares diagnosticadas pelo Índice Craniomandibular (Fricton e Schiffman, 1986) foram analisadas utilizando o método de medida preconizado por Ikeda e Kawamura (2009). Foram obtidas as medidas lineares de espaço posterior (PS), espaço superior (SS), e o espaço anterior (AS) para determinar a posição do côndilo para cada articulação. Para comparação entre sexos foi utilizado o Teste-T (amostras independentes) e para comparação dos intervalos de idade foi utilizado o ANOVA. Resultados: Foi observada diferença estatisticamente significante entre homens e mulheres com DTM para SS da articulação temporomandibular (ATM) direita e SS e PS da ATM esquerda (p < 0,05). Não foi encontrada diferença na análise por intervalo de idade (p > 0,05). Sujeitos com DTM apresentaram PS ligeiramente reduzido e AS e SS aumentados. Conclusão: Não há diferença na posição condilar de acordo com a idade; homens apresentam o espaço superior maior, quando comparados às mulheres e; sujeitos com DTM articular apresentam uma posição condilar mais posterior e inferior.

Does low intensity laser therapy reduce pain and change orofacial myofunctional conditions?

Due to its multifactorial pain aspects, combined therapies are required for the the comprehensive management of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). Interdisciplinary forms of therapies, such as laser therapy, and health care or medical professionals, such as speech therapists, have been proposed for this comprehensive management. The aims of this study were the following: 1. verify whether low-intensity laser therapy would promote significant pain remission; 2. evaluate whether this changes orofacial myofunctional conditions in the sample, as tested, using the Orofacial Myofunctional Evaluation with Scores (OMES); and 3. evaluate whether or not the pain improvement would remain stable after a 30-day follow-up for pain conditions. The study included 12 female volunteers diagnosed with myofascial pain and ages ranging from 18 to 60 years old, with or without intra-articular TMD, according to axis I of the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD). Participants were assessed for pain on palpation, using a visual analogue scale (VAS), before treatment (A1), immediately after 30 days of intervention, i.e, after eight sessions of Low Intensity Laser Therapy (LILT) (A2), and 30 days after the end of the treatment with LILT (A3) (follow-up). Comparing the three evaluation times, it was observed that there was a significant decrease in the values of subjective pain to palpation (p < 0.05). The initial pain (A1) differed significantly from the A2, but did not differ significantly from A3.