Post-traumatic stress disorder and temporomandibular dysfunction: a review and clinical implications

Juliana Stuginski-Barbosa,Dyna Mara Araújo Oliveira Ferreira,Camila Cristine de Oliveira Vaz,Paulo César Rodrigues Conti

doi:10.5935/1806-0013.20180011

Abstract

Post-traumatic stress disorder and temporomandibular dysfunction: a review and clinical implications

Highlights

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) comprises a group of musculoskeletal conditions involving the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), masticatory muscles and associated structures[1]
According to the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), PCPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis requires that the subject be exposed to a stressful event such as death, death threat, actual or possible serious injury, actual or possible sexual violence in the following forms: direct exposure, trauma testimony, knowledge that a family member or friend was exposed to trauma, or indirect exposure to trauma details[4]
Considering the negative impact of PTSD in the TMD patients handling, this study aims to describe the relationship of coexistence between TMD and PTSD, as well as the clinical implications involved in this relationship

Summary

BACKGROUND

AND OBJECTIVES: Post-traumatic stress disorder is a disabling disorder that can be developed after a person has experienced or exposed to a traumatic event. The evidence shows the coexistence between post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic painful conditions as the temporomandibular dysfunction. This study aimed to review the literature to describe the coexistence relation between post-traumatic stress disorder and temporomandibular dysfunction. CONCLUSION: The review shows a complex coexistence between post-traumatic stress disorder and painful temporomandibular dysfunction. Evidências demonstram a coexistência entre transtorno de estresse pós-traumático e condições dolorosas crônicas como a disfunção temporomandibular. Este estudo teve como objetivo revisar a literatura para descrever a relação de coexistência entre transtorno de estresse pós-traumático e disfunção temporomandibular. CONTEÚDO: Foi realizada uma busca não sistemática nas bases de dados Pubmed, BVS e LILACS para estudos avaliando a relação entre transtorno de estresse pós-traumático e disfunção temporomandibular. CONCLUSÃO: A revisão demonstra uma relação de coexistência complexa entre transtorno de estresse pós-traumático e disfunção temporomandibular dolorosa. Descritores: Síndrome da disfunção da articulação temporomandibular, Transtornos de estresse pós-traumáticos, Trauma, Trauma psicológico

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