The relationship between TMJ symptoms and orthodontic treatments: a survey on 236 orthodontic patients


Article ID: 6344
Vol 35, Issue 3S1, 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.23812/21-3supp1-22
Received: 9 July 2021; Accepted: 9 July 2021; Available online: 9 July 2021; Issue release: 9 July 2021

Abstract

The study analyzes how and if temporomandibular joint symptoms are influenced by different types of orthodontic therapy. Two-hundred-and-thirty-six adult orthodontic patients treated by different clinicians, were asked to complete a survey in which factors as the age, the gender and the type of device were considered. The questions were about the typical symptoms of temporomandibular disorders, in particular headache, bruxism, clenching, pain while opening the mouth and joints noise. It was highlighted if these symptoms changed during the therapy and if they increased or decreased. The answers to our questionnaire revealed that the only statistically significative difference was related to bruxism, because we found a higher rate in patients treated with aligners than patients treated with metal braces, so we can suggest the fixed technique in the orthodontic patient who suffers of bruxism, even if further studies are required.


Keywords

TMJ symptoms;braces;aligners;orthodontics;survey


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