Influence of sex on temporomandibular disorder pain: a review of occurrence and development
Braz. j. oral sci
; 7(26): 1631-1635, July-Sept. 2008.
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| ID: lil-521330
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BR28.1
ABSTRACT
Aim:
The aim of this study was to develop a narrative literature review using international research to present the influence of sex on occurrence and development of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain.Methods:
The data sources were computer-based searches in PubMed between 1987 and Feb 2008 using appropriate keywords. For inclusion in this review, articles had to meet the following criteria be written in English; include human and nonhuman subjects; be published a full-text paper in a peer-reviewed medical journal.Results:
The studies considered eligible for this narrative review presented results in agreement with the difference in sex and orofacial pain. Patients were almost always adults, with particular focus on patients sex. Clinical conditions were predominantly TDM pain. Since sexual dimorphism was detected in TMD pain, the results are focused on women.Conclusion:
The findings of this review suggest that there is difference in the occurrence and development of pain according to the individuals sex, women being more susceptible to TMD pain.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
BBO
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LILACS
Asunto principal:
Dolor Facial
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Trastornos de la Articulación Temporomandibular
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Factores de Riesgo
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Braz. j. oral sci
Asunto de la revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Pais de publicación:
Brasil