Prevalencia de trastornos del ATM en pacientes de la clínica odontológica de la Universidad Católica Santiago de Guayaquil.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Temporomandibular disorders are known as TMJ dysfunction, they are of multifactorial and biological origin. These can cause limited opening of the oral cavity, clicking noises, limited jaw mobility, and pain. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of TMJ disorders in patients attending the dental clinic of the Santiago de Guayaquil Catholic University in the semester A-2023. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 100 patients who attended the UCSG dental clinic were selected. They were evaluated through their clinical histories and intraoral photographs, through intraoral and extraoral clinical examinations. Data were tabulated in Microsoft Excel. Statistical analysis was performed in SPSS17.0. RESULTS: A higher prevalence of female patients (66%) with TMD was found. Joint noises were the most prevalent symptoms (82%) overall of dental wear (64%). Stress was the factor that stood out the most (81%). Among the most frequently applied treatments for TMJ disorders in the clinic were manual and physical therapy. CONCLUSION: A high prevalence of temporomandibular disorders was found, especially in female patients, aged between 41 to 60 years and workers.