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Pain mapping of temporomandibular joint in teenagers who have received orthodontic treatment

Abstract:

Introduction: The temporomandibular joint, the jaws and the teeth constitute a functional and harmonic unit in equilibrium, hence any alteration of these components can result in a rupture of the same. The temporomandibular joint is one of the most controversial issues in terms of its etiology, being able to ensure that it has a multifactorial character. Objective: to evaluate the Temporo-Mandibular Articulation, by palpating the painful points to identify the alterations suffered by this joint through the use of orthodontics. Methods: The research is of a cross-sectional descriptive observational type with a quantitative approach in a group of 50 people between 15 and 18 years old, 34 women and 16 men who have received orthodontic treatment. People who had extracted third molars, who had not received orthodontic treatment or who are currently receiving it, were excluded from the study. Results: The soft parts of the joint that are most injured in orthodontic treatment is Anterior-inferior synovial (46%), the collateral-lateral ligament (48%) and postero-inferior synovium (42%) Conclusions: The study conclusion was that dental occlusion is a factor Risk for the onset of temporomandibular dysfunction.