Abstract
<h3>Objectives</h3> Fibromyalgia (FM) syndrome is a condition characterized by generalized and chronic muscle pain and accompanied by other symptoms such as tiredness, anxiety, and depression. However, little has been discussed about the oral manifestations associated with this syndrome. The present study aimed to analyze the oral changes found in patients diagnosed with FM and to relate them to the disease. <h3>Study Design</h3> The sample included 67 participants diagnosed with FM by a rheumatologist. Patients were assessed through examination and a questionnaire interview. <h3>Results</h3> The results showed that the drugs most commonly used by the participants were antidepressants, analgesic medications, and anticonvulsants. In addition, 58.2% of the participants rated their own oral hygiene as good, 92.4% reinforced that pain makes it impossible to perform daily tasks, and only 47.0% believed that pain interferes with the quality of oral hygiene; 55.2% had restorations or caries, 34.3% had no dental elements, 20.9% had some type of prosthesis, and 74.2% reported xerostomia. <h3>Conclusions</h3> Patients with FM have a high prevalence of xerostomia and there is a strong lack of information on the risk factors correlated with FM, pointing to the need for patient monitoring and guidance.
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