Hobson1616 Hobson RS. Temporomandibular dysfunction syndrome associated with scuba diving mouthpieces. Br J Sp Med. 1991;25(1):49-51. Scotland |
Cross-sectional, descriptive study. Sample: 74 divers (62 males and 12 females). Objective: To verify the impact of the diving mask in relation to the signs and symptoms of TMD in divers |
Results indicated that the use of the diving mask can contribute negatively in cases of TMD. The discomfort during the use of the mask was considered as predictor for the presence of muscular alteration. |
Persson and Kiliaridis1717 Persson LG, Kiliaridis S. Dental injuries, temporomandibular disorders, and caries in wrestlers. Scand J Dent Res. 1994;102(6):367-71. Sweden |
Cross-sectional, descriptive study. Sample: 26 male fighters and 26 male non-fighters (control). Objective: to examine the prevalence of dental problems, TMD and dental caries. |
The fighters presented more severe and frequent dental alterations, mostly located in the anterior region of the maxilla when compared to the controls. No statistical differences in the prevalence of caries or TMD between groups were identified. |
Aldridge and Fenlon1818 Aldridge RD, Fenlon MR. Prevalence of temporomandibular dysfunction in a group of scuba divers. Br J Sports Med. 2004;38(1):69-73. United Kingdom |
Cross-sectional, descriptive study. Sample: 63 divers (42 males and 21 females). Objective: To investigate the prevalence of TMD. |
The prevalence of TMD among divers was 47.6%. When the values of TMD of hot water and cold water were analyzed separately, the prevalence of TMD was higher in the latter. |
Jagger et al.1919 Jagger RG, Shah CS, Weerapperuma ID, Jagger DC. The prevalence of orofacial pain and tooth fracture (Odontocrexis) associated with SCUBA diving. Prim Dent Care. 2009;16(2):75-8. United Kingdom |
Cross-sectional, descriptive study. Sample: 200 divers. Objective: to evaluate oral complications associated with diving, such as TMD and dental fractures. |
The prevalence of orofacial pain was 44%, proving to be a common alteration in divers. |
Weiler et al.2020 Weiler RME, Vitalle MSS, Mori M, Kulik MA. Prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction in male adolescent athletes and non-athletes. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2010;74(8):896-900. Brazil |
Cross-sectional, descriptive study. Sample: 46 basketball players, male adolescents and 41 non-athletes of the control group. Objective: To compare the prevalence of TMD signs and symptoms, as well as examine the association between TMD signs and symptoms at different Tanner stages. |
There was no significant difference between athletes and non-athletes in relation to TMD signs or symptoms. When comparing adolescents who presented at least one TMD symptom in the different Tanner stage subgroups, no statistically significant differences was found. |
Weiler et al.2121 Weiler RM, Santos FM, Kulic MA, De Souza MPC, Pardini SR, Mori M, et al. Prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction in female adolescent athletes and non-athletes. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2013;77(4):519-24. Brazil |
Cross-sectional, descriptive study. Sample: 89 adolescent female basketball players and 72 teenage non-athletes (control). Objective: To compare the prevalence of TMD signs and symptoms, as well as to examine the association between TMD signs and symptoms in this population at different Tanner stages. |
There was no significant difference between athletes and nonathletes in relation to the presence of TMD. When comparing adolescents who presented TMD symptoms between the different subgroups of the Tanner stages, no statistically significant differences were found. |
Mendoza-Puente et al.2222 Mendoza-Puente M, Oliva-Pascual-Vaca A, Rodriguez-Blanco C, Heredia-Rizo AM, Torres-Lagares D, Ordonez FJ. Risk of headache, temporomandibular dysfunction and local sensitization in male professional boxers: a case-control study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2014;95(10):1977-83. Spain |
Case control study. Sample: 18 boxers and 20 handball players. Objective: to evaluate differences in the incidence of headache, trigeminal nerve mechanosensitivity and TMD among athletes of different modalities. |
The comparison between groups found significant differences in all outcome measures (p<0.05) relative to the face region, with worse results in the boxers group. |
Lobbezoo et al.2323 Lobbezoo L, van Aj W, Klingler MC, Vicente R, van Dijk CJ, Eijkman AJ. Predictors for the development of temporomandibular disorders in scuba divers. J Oral Rehabil. 2014;41(8):573-80. Holand |
Cross-sectional, descriptive study. Sample: 536 divers without TMD signs or symptoms before the start of the diving practice. Objective: to determine predictors for the development of TMD complaints in divers. |
44.1% of divers reported pain associated with TMD. Tightness and biting, as well as a lower position of the diving mask are predictors for the presence of pain in this population. Diving in cold water proved to be a protection factor for pain in the TMJ. |
Bonotto et al.2424 Bonotto D, Namba EL, Veiga DM, Wandembruck FM, Mussi F, Cunali PF, et al. Professional karate-do and mixed martial arts fighters present with a high prevalence of temporomandibular disorders. Dental Traumatol. 2015;32(4):281-5. Brazil |
Cross-sectional, descriptive study. Sample: professional karate practitioners (group I; n = 24), amateur karate practitioners (group II; n = 17), high performance mixed martial arts fighters (group III; n = 13) and non-athletes (group IV; n = 28). Objective: to investigate the prevalence of TMD in high performance athletes and to compare it with the prevalence in amateur athletes and non-athletes. |
The prevalence of TMD in groups I (54.2%; p=0.003) and III (61.5%; p=0.002) was significantly higher than in group IV (14.3%). The prevalence in group II was similar to group IV, (p>0.05). Disc displacement diagnosis was identified more frequently in groups I (45.8%; p=0.013) and III (38.5%; p=0.012) than in group IV (7.1%). Chronic pain associated with TMD had low intensity and in none of the groups was disabling. |
Bonotto et al.2525 Bonotto D, Penteado CA, Namba EL, Cunali PA, Rached RN, Azevedo-Alanis LR. Prevalence of temporomandibular disorders in rugby players. Gen Dent. 2019;67(4):72-4. Brazil |
Cross-sectional, descriptive study. Sample: 30 rugby players (group I) and 28 non-athletes (group II). Objective: to determine the prevalence of TMD in rugby players. |
The prevalence of TMD was higher in group I (53.3%) when compared to group II (14.3%), as well as myofascial pain (40% and 7.1%, respectively). Diagnosis of disc displacement and tooth tightening were also higher in group I compared to group II. |