Influence of sex on temporomandibular disorder pain: a review of occurrence and development
Braz. j. oral sci
;
7(26): 1631-1635, July-Sept. 2008.
Article
in English
| LILACS, BBO
| ID: lil-521330
ABSTRACT
Aim: The aim of this study was to develop a narrative literature review using international research to present the influence of sex on occurrence and development of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain. Methods: The data sources were computer-based searches in PubMed between 1987 and Feb 2008 using appropriate keywords. For inclusion in this review, articles had to meet the following criteria: be written in English; include human and nonhuman subjects; be published a full-text paper in a peer-reviewed medical journal. Results: The studies considered eligible for this narrative review presented results in agreement with the difference in sex and orofacial pain. Patients were almost always adults, with particular focus on patients sex. Clinical conditions were predominantly TDM pain. Since sexual dimorphism was detected in TMD pain, the results are focused on women. Conclusion: The findings of this review suggest that there is difference in the occurrence and development of pain according to the individuals sex, women being more susceptible to TMD pain.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Facial Pain
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
/
Risk Factors
Type of study:
Etiology study
/
Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. oral sci
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Campinas/BR
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