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Maximal bite force in young adults with temporomandibular disorders and bruxism
Pizolato, Raquel Aparecida; Gavião, Maria Beatriz Duarte; Berretin-Felix, Giédre; Sampaio, Ana Claudia Martins; Trindade Junior, Alceu Sergio.
  • Pizolato, Raquel Aparecida; 1State University of Campinas. School of Dentistry of Piracicaba. Department of Physiological Sciences. Piracicaba. BR
  • Gavião, Maria Beatriz Duarte; State University of Campinas. School of Dentistry of Piracicaba. Department of Pediatric Dentistry. Piracicaba. BR
  • Berretin-Felix, Giédre; University of São Paulo. School of Dentistry of Bauru. Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology. Bauru. BR
  • Sampaio, Ana Claudia Martins; University of São Paulo. Physiology Laboratory. Foundation for the Study and Treatment of Craniofacial Anomalies. Bauru. BR
  • Trindade Junior, Alceu Sergio; University of São Paulo. School of Dentistry of Bauru. Department of Biological Sciences. Bauru. BR
Braz. oral res ; 21(3): 278-283, 2007. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-458603
ABSTRACT
Parafunctional habits, such as bruxism, are contributory factors for temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the maximal bite force (MBF) in the presence of TMD and bruxism (TMDB) in young adults. Twelve women (mean age 21.5 years) and 7 men (mean age 22.4 years), composed the TMDB group. Ten healthy women and 9 men (mean age 21.4 and 22.4 years, respectively) formed the control group. TMD symptoms were evaluated by a structured questionnaire and clinical signs/symptoms were evaluated during clinical examination. A visual analogical scale (VAS) was applied for stress assessment. MBF was measured with a gnatodynamometer. The subjects were asked to bite 2 times with maximal effort, during 5 seconds, with a rest interval of about one minute. The highest values were considered. The data were analyzed with Shapiro-Wilks W-test, descriptive statistics, paired or unpaired t tests or Mann-Whitney tests when indicated, and Fisher's exact test (p < 0.05). TMDB women presented lower values of MBF as compared to those presented by TMDB men and by the control group. MBF for TMDB men was similar to that of the control group. The proportion of TMDB women with muscle pain and facial/teeth/head pain upon waking up was significantly higher than that of men. Control women presented significantly lower stress scores than the others. It was concluded that MBF was reduced in TMDB women, as they presented more signs and symptoms. Men presented higher MBF values than women, but TMD and bruxism did not significantly decrease MBF. Stress was not an influencing factor for TMD and bruxism in men.
RESUMO
Hábitos parafuncionais, como o bruxismo, podem contribuir para a disfunção temporomandibular (DTM). O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a força de mordida máxima (FMM) na presença de DTM e bruxismo (DTMB) em adultos jovens. Doze mulheres (idade média de 21,5 anos) e sete homens (idade média 22,4 anos) compuseram o grupo DTMB. O grupo controle foi formado por 10 mulheres e 9 homens saudáveis, com idades médias de 21,4 e 22,4 anos, respectivamente. Os sintomas de DTM foram avaliados com um questionário estruturado, e os sinais/sintomas clínicos foram avaliados no exame clínico. Para avaliar estresse, utilizou-se a escala analógica visual (VAS). A FMM foi mensurada com gnatodinamômetro, e o participante foi orientado a morder com o máximo esforço durante 5 segundos, duas vezes, com intervalo de aproximadamente 1 minuto, considerando-se os valores máximos. Os dados foram analisados pelo teste de Shapiro-Wilks, estatística descritiva, teste t pareado e independente, Mann-Whitney e exato de Fisher (p < 0,05). As mulheres do grupo DTMB apresentaram FMM menor que os homens do grupo DTMB e do grupo controle. A FMM entre os homens do grupo DTMB foi similar à do grupo controle. A proporção de mulheres no Grupo DTMB com dor muscular e em face/dentes/cabeça ao acordar foi significativamente maior do que a proporção de homens. As mulheres do grupo controle apresentaram escores do estresse significativamente menores. Concluiu-se que a FMM foi reduzida em mulheres com DTM e bruxismo devido ao maior número de sinais e sintomas. Os homens apresentaram maior FMM do que as mulheres, mas a presença de DTM e bruxismo não diminuiu significativamente a FMM. O estresse não influenciou a presença de DTM e bruxismo nos homens.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Bite Force / Bruxism / Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. oral res Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: 1State University of Campinas/BR / University of São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Bite Force / Bruxism / Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. oral res Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: 1State University of Campinas/BR / University of São Paulo/BR