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Factors associated with temporomandibular dysfunction in the elderly: an integrative literature review

Abstract

Objective:

To identify the factors associated with temporomandibular dysfunction among elderly persons.

Method:

An integrative literature review was carried out, evaluated by scientific publications indexed in five databases: MEDLINE/PubMed, SCOPUS, WEB OF SCIENCE, CINAHL and LILACS, without date or language restrictions. The adapted Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used to evaluate the articles.

Results:

Of the 888 articles from the databases, four were considered eligible for this review. Risk of bias analysis classified one article as low risk and the other as intermediate risk.

Conclusion:

The factors associated with temporomandibular dysfunction in the elderly indicated by the studies were: female gender, age between 60-70 years, a low income, suffering from tinnitus, dizziness, depression, headache or bruxism; experience temporomandibular joint palpation, masticatory and cervical muscle pain, a low number of teeth and the use of complete dentures.

Keywords:
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders; Eiderly; Aged, 80 and Over

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