Probable Correlation between Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Vertigo in the Elderly
Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.)
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18(1): 49-53, 01/2014.
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) covers a variety of clinical problems, and some epidemiologic studies have tried to indicate mechanisms of interaction and association between vertigo and TMD, but this topic still is controversial. Objective To assess the presence of vertigo in elderly patients associated with TMD.Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted with the inclusion of elderly individuals who lived independently. TMD was assessed by dental evaluation and vertigo was verified by medical history. Statistical analysis was performed using the chi-square and relative risk. Results There was a significant association (p = 0.0256) between the TMD and vertigo (odds ratio = 2.3793).Conclusion:
These results highlighted the importance of identifying risk factors for vertigo that can be modified through specific interventions, which is essential to prevent future episodes, as well as managing the process of rehabilitation of elderly patients in general...
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Sujet Principal:
Troubles de l'articulation temporomandibulaire
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Sensation vertigineuse
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Maladies des oreilles
Type d'étude:
Etude d'étiologie
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Étude observationnelle
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Étude pronostique
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Facteurs de risque
Limites du sujet:
Adulte très âgé
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Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.)
Thème du journal:
Otolaryngologie
Année:
2014
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Faculdade Global de Umuarama/BR
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Universidade Norte do Paraná/BR
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