Prevalence of temporomandibular joint disorders among patients visiting the kabul national specialized stomatology hospital in 2021
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https://doi.org/10.58342/ghalibMj.V.2.I.1.7Keywords:
temporomandibular, joint, disorders, myofascial, osteoarthritisAbstract
Background: Temporomandibular joint disorders are one of the most common disorders in the craniofacial region. Prevalence of T.M.D. varies in different reports. Its symptoms are chronic and alter the life quality of individuals with T.M.D. Differential diagnosis of T.M.D. is challenging and important.
Understanding the prevalence of T.M.D. at stomatology hospital helps us in the prevention and treatment of this group of disorders.
Methods: Descriptive study was our research methodology. We used the case series type to study the frequency and pattern of T.M.D. cases among O.P.D. service patients of stomatology hospital during the year 2020. We studied T.M.D. cases in patients between 10-70 years old. Our variables were age, gender, site, and type in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders.
Results: Of the total patients who visited the stomatology hospital, 306 patients had T.M.D. signs and symptoms.in these cases, gender distribution was 52.9% male and 47.1% female. T.M.D. was more prevalent in the age category of 10-30 years old, which includes 66.7% of all cases. The prevalence of T.M.D. in the age categories of 30-50 years old and 50-70 years old was 24.1% and 8.82%, respectively.
The most common type of T.M.D. was myofascial pain (40.8%). Disc displacement and osteoarthritis occurred in 33%, and 25.2%, respectively.
Conclusions: This study highlights the high prevalence of temporomandibular joint disorders (T.M.D.) among patients at the stomatology hospital, particularly in individuals aged 10 to 30 years. With a slight male predominance, the most common type of T.M.D. identified was myofascial pain. These results underscore the need for early diagnosis and targeted treatment to improve the quality of life for those affected. Overall, understanding the frequency and nature of T.M.D. cases can guide effective prevention and management strategies in clinical practice.
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