Depression and anxiety levels in patients with temporomandibular disorders: comparison with the general population

ConclusionsThe results of this study indicate that screening for depression and anxiety should be considered in the diagnosis of patients with orofacial pain attributed to a TMD.Clinical relevancePHQ-9 and GAD-7 could be used to assist clinicians, without specific training in mental health, to screen for potential signs of existing comorbidity of depression or anxiety disorders in patients with orofacial pain attributed to TMD.

Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - March 25, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research