TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION: PREVALENCE AND CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Keywords:
temporomandibular joint (TMJ), TMJ dysfunction, arthralgia, myofascial pain, occlusion disorders, psychosomatic disordersAbstract
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction is one of the most common pathologies of the maxillofacial region, characterized by impaired function of the joint, masticatory muscles, and related structures. The aim of this study was to study the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic approaches in CNS dysfunction. The study included data from 47 clinical and population studies covering more than 15,000 patients of various age groups. It has been established that the prevalence of CNS dysfunction ranges from 16% to 59% in the general population, while among patients with symptomatic manifestations, this figure is 8-12%. The disease is more common in women (woman/man ratio = 3–4:1), with the peak incidence occurring in the 20–40 age range.
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