Prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders in a young population at the beginning of treatment for drug dependence

Conclusiones: La prevalencia de síntomas de TTM en una población en tratamiento por dependencia a las drogas es elevada respec to a la población general. Esto debe ser tenido en cuenta a la hora de desarrollar políticas de prevención y tratamiento.Abstract: Introduction: Drug consumption may be an etiological agent of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) which should be considered when diagnosing a patient and developing a treatment plan. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of TMD signs and symptoms in a drug-dependent population at the beginning of their admission, and to analyze possible associated factors. Materials and methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study that included patients at the beginning of treatment for problematic drug use. We studied 135 subjects admitted to Portal Amarillo, Uruguay. The patients were examined by a calibrated researcher. Informed consent was requested from each participant and/or their legal representative. Results: The prevalence of subjects with one or more current TMD signs was 29.7%, and those with one or more current TMD symptoms accounted for 68.8%. The prevalence of current TMD symptoms showed a significant association with self-perceived stress (p=.03), mate consumption (p=.03) and alcohol consumption (p=.03). Conclusions: The prevalence of current TMD symptoms in the population under treatment for drug dependence is high compared to the general population. This should be considered when developing prevention...
Source: Odontoestomatologia - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research