Este estudo teve como objetivo estudar uma placa oclusalcom estimulação vibratória (POV) de base, para o tratamento da dor crônica miofascial. Foram selecionados 18 pacientes com mialgia crônica facial, de acordo com os Critérios para Diagnóstico em Pesquisa RDC . Os pacientes tinham entre 18 e 65 anos de idade, pertenciam ao sexo feminino e haviam usado placa estebilizadora acrílica por mais de 6 meses, e permaneciam com dor muscular. Foram excluídos pacientes com Disfunção Temporomandibular, que haviam feito uso de analgésicos ou de moduladores de sono, e pacientes desdentados parciais ou totais. A variável analisada foi a dor reportada pelos pacientes, usando a Escala Visual Analógica (EVA) de 100mm, medindo-se antes da instalação da POV, e um mes após o seu uso. Das 18 POV instaladas, 10 apresentaram falhas no mecanismo vibratório. As médias da EVA para os 8 pacientes que utilizaram a POV durante 1 mês foram de 56,62±22.82mm na aferição inicial e média de EVA final de 24,75±20,52mm, com p=0,011. Dos 8 pacientes apenas 4 concordaram com o uso da placa oclusal inativa (POI) por 30 dias, separadas por um período de wash-out de pelo menos 8 meses. Os níveis de dor da escala VAS foram a única variável analisada, e foram registrados antes e após o uso das placas. Foram utilizadas os testes t-teste pareado e ANOVA para medidas repetidas, para se obter os resultados estatísticos. No início do estudo, os níveis médios da VAS de dor antes de se utilizar a placa vibratória de maneira ativa e inativa foram 54,5±19,8 milímetros, e 44,0±13,6 milímetros, respectivamente. A comparação entre esses valores de referência não apresentaram diferença estatística (p> 0,05, teste t pareado). A variação média nos níveis de dor (VAS póspré) ao usar o mesmo tipo de placa, de maneira ativa e inativa foi de -42,0±-30,3 milímetros e 29,5±21,5 milímetros, e o t-teste revelou uma diferença significativa entre os dois grupos (p = 0,07). Foi feitauma nova análise, utilizando-se as mesmas medidas, através da Análise de Variância ANOVA, onde encontrou-se diferença estatisticamente significante (f(3,9)=7.543, p=0.008) antes do uso das placas ativas e das inativas. Entretanto, após o uso da correção com o teste de Bonferroni, foram encontrados resultados condizentes com aqueles obtidos na análise feita pelo programa do teste t. (p>0.05). Pode-se concluir que do uso da vibração como mecanismo de controle da DTM foi eficaz, mas a POV falhou na maioria dos casos devido a problemas mecânicos. / This study aimed to study an occlusal splint with vibratory stimulation (VibsS) as standard, for the treatment of chronic myofascial pain. Were selected 18 patients with chronic facial myalgia, according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders, RDC-TMD.The patients were between 18 and 65years old, female, using stabilization splints for more than six months, and that remained with muscle pain. Were excluded patients with Temporomandibular Disorders, which had made use of analgesics or sleeps modulators and those who were partially or totally edentulous. The analyzed variable was pain reported by patients using visual analog scale (VAS) of 100mm, measuring before the installation of VibsS, and one month after its use. Were installed 18 VibsS; 10 failures in the vibrating mechanism.The mean VAS for the 8 patients who used the VibsS for 1 month were 56.62 ± 22.82mm to measure initial and final mean VAS of 24.75 ± 20.52 mm, p = 0.011. From these 8 patients, only four agreed to the use of an occlusal splints inactive for 30 days, separated by a wash-out period of at least 8 months. The levels of pain-VAS score was the only variable analyzed, and were recorded before and after use of the splints. Were used paired t-tests and ANOVA for repeated measures to obtain the statistics. At baseline, mean levels of VAS pain before using the vibrating splint active and inactive were 54.5±19.8 mm, and 44.0±13.6 mm, respectively. The comparison of these reference values showed no statistical difference (p> 0.05, paired t-test). The average change in pain levels (VAS post-pre) when using the same type of analysis, with active and inactive splints was -42.0±- 30.3 and 29.5 mm±21.5 mm, and the t-test showed a significant difference between the two groups (p = 0.07). After that, was made, a new analysis, using the same measures through the analysis of variance ANOVA, where were found a statistically significant difference (f (3,9) = 7543, p = 0.008) before the use of active boards and inactive. However, after using the correction with the Bonferroni test, we found results consistent with those obtained in the analysis performed by the test program t. (p>0.05). Conclusion: This study showed that is an effective use of vibration as a control mechanism of TMD, but this VibsS failed in most cases due to mechanical problems.

Alterações na articulação emporomandibular (ATM) comumente geram desequilíbrios musculares que estão associados à alterações no tecido ósseo. Esta articulação pode sofrer a influência de traumas, fatores congênitos ou desordens de crescimento. Estudos sobre alterações de crescimento do complexo maxilomandibular decorrentes de problemas da ATM são escassos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar por meio da microtomografia os efeitos da remoção do disco articular e a remoção conjugada do disco e cartilagem articular no crescimento e na microarquitetura óssea da mandíbula de ratos. Trinta ratos da raça Wistar com um mês de idade foram divididos em três grupos: CTR (controle operado); RD (remoção de disco articular) e RDC (remoção conjugada do disco e cartilagem articular). Apenas o lado direito foi operado; o lado esquerdo permaneceu intacto. Após dois meses de acompanhamento, os ratos foram sacrificados e as hemimandíbulas escaneadas em microtomógrafo A remoção do disco articular e a remoção conjugada do disco e cartilagem articular alteram o volume e microestrutura do osso trabecular da mandíbula de ratos jovens. Estas duas intervenções provocaram uma queda na qualidade de parâmetros da microestrutura do trabeculado do processo angular e diminuição do crescimento da hemimandíbula do lado operado. / Changes in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) lead to muscle dysfunctions that are associated with bone changes. This joint region can be influenced by trauma, congenital factors or growth disorders. Studies linking TMJ problems and growth alterations are scarce. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the articular disc removal or articular disc and cartilage removal on the bone microarchitecture and mandibular growth of young rats. Thirty Wistar rats (one month old) were divided into three groups: CTR (sham operated); RD (disc removal) and RDC (disc and cartilage removal). Only the right side was operated, keeping the left side intact. After two months, the rats were sacrificed and the mandibles scanned on micro-CT for quantitative analysis. Some microstructural parameters were altered by the disc removal or disc and cartilage removal. The right side presented lower growth than the left side.

A Disfunção Temporomandibular (DTM) se refere a várias doenças que envolvem os músculos da mastigação e/ou a articulação temporomandibular (ATM). Ao longo da história, o desenvolvimento de técnicas de imagem possibilitou a avaliação das disfunções intra-articulares. A Ressonância Magnética (RM) é considerada o melhor método de avaliação de imagem para diagnosticar doenças da ATM e o exame mais preciso para detectar a posição do disco articular e visualizar estruturas ósseas, como a cabeça da mandíbula e a fossa mandibular, complementando o exame clínico. A associação entre sinais e sintomas de DTM e achados na RM é controversa na literatura e a correlação entre a posição da cabeça da mandíbula dentro da fossa mandibular e a sintomatologia de pacientes diagnosticados com DTM foi pouco elucidada pelos autores. O objetivo do estudo foi analisar os achados imaginológicos da ressonância magnética quanto à posição da cabeça da mandíbula e quanto à posição do disco articular, verificando sua correlação com os sinais clínicos de estalo e de dor à palpação muscular e articular relatados pelo paciente. Foram analisados 163 prontuários contendo ficha clínica e exame de RM de pacientes com DTM. As fichas clínicas forneceram dados referentes a sinais e sintomas dos pacientes, como presença de estalo e de dor à palpação, e o exame de imagem possibilitou a classificação da posição do disco articular (em posição, deslocado com redução e deslocado sem redução) e da cabeça da mandíbula (concêntrica, posterior e anterior). As variáveis clínicas e imaginológicas foram avaliadas por meio de um método de classificação que proporcionou uma análise dos dados sob o ponto de vista holístico, levando em consideração a situação clínica das duas ATMs do mesmo paciente simultanamente. Os dados obtidos foram analisando usando o teste exato de Fischer. A classificação adotada dificultou a comparação com outros estudos, já que usualmente os autores fazem a somatória das articulações do lado direito e esquerdo, porém é válida por proporcionar uma análise das variáveis clínicas e imaginológicas dentro de um sistema, que é o indivíduo. No estudo, 20,2% dos pacientes eram homens e 79,8% eram mulheres com média de idade de aproximadamente 37 anos. Os pacientes se distribuíram em maior porcentagem quando houve a mesma posição dos discos articulares bilateralmente (65,0%), porém quanto à cabeça da mandíbula, combinações heterogêneas foram observadas em maior quantidade (60,7%). Apenas 19,1% da amostra não possuía estalo e 25,8% apresentavam dor posterior à cápsula articular. Os músculos mais álgicos foram pterigoideo lateral e masseter, já os menos álgicos foram temporal posterior e cervical. A média de dor total muscular e articular (10,56) se mostrou maior do que a média de dor muscular (9,60) nos pacientes. A dor total em pacientes com ausência de dor posterior à cápsula articular foi significativamente menor do que a dor total em pacientes que apresentam dor posterior à cápsula bilateral. Não houve correlação entre a posição do disco articular e da cabeça da mandíbula, nem entre as variáveis clínicas e imaginológicas. A nova metodologia proposta permitiu a observação de que a maioria dos pacientes apresenta discos bilateralmente concordantes quanto à posição e que a presença de artralgia está relacionada à maior quantidade de músculos álgicos à palpação. / Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) refers to various diseases involving masticatory muscles and/or temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Throughout history, the development of imaging techniques enabled the evaluation of intra-articular disorders. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is considered the best method for evaluating image to diagnose TMJ diseases and most accurate test to detect the position of the articular disc and display bone structures as the condyle and glenoid fossa, complementing the clinical examination. The association between signs and symptoms of TMD and MRI findings in the literature is controversial and the correlation between the position of the condyle within the fossa and symptoms of patients diagnosed with TMD was somewhat elucidated by the authors. The aim of the study was to analyze the findings of magnetic resonance imaging as the position of the condyle (posterior, anterior or concentric) and on the position of the articular disc (in position, displaced with or without reduction), verifying its correlation with clinical signs clicking and pain on palpation of muscle and joint reported by the patient. We analyzed 163 records containing medical records and MRI in patients with TMD. The medical records provided data for signs and symptoms of patients such as presence of clicking and pain on palpation, and imaging examination allowed the classification of the position of the articular disc (in position, displaced with reduction and displaced without reduction) and condyle (concentric, posterior and anterior). The clinical and imaging procedures were evaluated using a grading method that provided an analysis of the data under the holistic point of view, taking into account the clinical condition of the two TMJs of the same patient. Data were analyzed using the Fisher exact test. The classification adopted it was difficult to compare with other studies, since usually the authors make the sum of the joints of the right and left side, however it is valid for providing an analysis of clinical and imaging procedures within a system, that is the individual. In the study, 20.2% were men and 79.8% were women with a mean age of approximately 37 years. The patients were divided into greater percentage when there was the same position of the articular disc bilaterally (65.0%), but as condyle heterogeneous combinations were observed in greater amounts (60.7%). Only 19.1% of the sample had no clicking and 25.8% had joint pain. The muscles more algesic were lateral pterygoid and masseter muscles, the less pain conditions were already temporal posterior and cervical. The average overall muscle and joint pain (10.56) was larger than the average muscle pain (9.60) in patients. The total pain in patients with no joint pain was significantly lower than the total pain in patients with bilateral joint pain. There was no correlation between the position of the articular disc and the condyle, or between clinical and imaging procedures. The new methodology allowed the observation that the majority of patients have bilateral agreement discs considering the position and the presence of arthralgia is closely related to the amount of muscles on palpation pain conditions.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-17T15:30:53Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 LidianeTC_DISSERT.pdf: 1616016 bytes, checksum: 3dca2c1ca145a3b9e28506bf4a7b68fc (MD5) Previous issue date: 2009-04-08 / Some studies reported in the literature that emotional factors and quality of life may be involved both in aetiology, as in the progression of Temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Proposition: The purpose of this study is to observe a possible association between different forms of anxiety, quality of life and general health of patients diagnosed as carriers of various types and levels of Temporomandibular Dysfunction. Methodology: The sample consisted of 60 patients diagnosed as carriers of TMJD origin of muscle, joint, or both, with different levels of severity (mild TMD, moderate and severe). The patients were diagnosed with TMD-RDC (Research Diagnostic Criteria) to assess the type of dysfunction (muscle or joint) and by the Protocol of Fonseca to verify the degree of dysfunction (mild, moderate or severe). To evaluate the psychosocial aspects were used three self-applied, with the purpose of obtaining information about the general health (General Health Questionnaire - GHQ), the type of anxiety (Trait Anxiety Inventory-State - STAI) and quality of life (World Health Organization Quality Of Life Short WHOQOL-brief). Results: There was a correlation between all indicators studied in several forms of TMD with varying degrees of commitment. Quality of life appeared linked to the type and the level of TMD: Muscular and Articular TMD (p = 0,037), Disk Displacement With Reduction (p = 0.01) and Mild TMD (p = 0.042). The General Health showed association with the level of TMD, with the exception of the stress factor (p = 0.78). For the analysis of the types and levels to Severe Muscular TMD had a statistically significant indicator of the quality of life (p = 0049). The anxiety only showed association with the level of TMD (p = 0,047 for anxiety-trait). Conclusion: Besides the limitations of the study, it was concluded that anxiety, quality of life and general health are important psychosocial indicators, which are linked to several forms of TMD in different levels of severity / Alguns estudos na literatura relatam que os fatores emocionais e a qualidade de vida podem estar envolvidos tanto na etiologia, quanto na progress?o das Disfun??es Temporomandibulares (DTM). Proposi??o: O objetivo do presente estudo ? o de observar uma poss?vel associa??o entre as diferentes formas de ansiedade, a qualidade de vida e a sa?de geral em pacientes diagnosticados como portadores de diferentes tipos e graus de Disfun??o Temporomandibular. Metodologia: A amostra foi constitu?da por 60 pacientes diagnosticados como portadores de Disfun??o Temporomandibular de origem muscular, articular ou ambas, com diferentes graus de severidade (DTM leve, moderada e severa). Os pacientes foram diagnosticados atrav?s do RDC-TMD (Research Diagnostic Criteria) para avaliar o tipo de disfun??o (muscular ou articular) e atrav?s do Protocolo de Fonseca para verificar o grau da disfun??o (leve, moderada ou severa). Para avalia??o dos aspectos psicossociais foram utilizados tr?s question?rios auto-aplic?veis, com o objetivo de obter informa??es a respeito da sa?de geral (Question?rio de Sa?de Geral QSG), do tipo de ansiedade (Invent?rio de Ansiedade Tra?o-Estado - IDATE) e da qualidade de vida (World Health Organization Quality Of Life abreviado -WHOQOL brief). Resultados: Observou-se associa??o entre todos os indicadores pesquisados nas mais diversas formas de DTM com variados graus de comprometimento. A Qualidade de vida apareceu associada ao Tipo e ao Grau de DTM: DTM Muscular e Articular (p=0,037), Deslocamento de Disco Com Redu??o (p=0,01), e DTM Leve (p=0,042). A Sa?de Geral apresentou associa??o com o Grau de DTM, ? exce??o do fator estresse (p=0,78). Em rela??o ? an?lise conjunta dos tipos e graus, a DTM Muscular Severa teve associa??o estatisticamente significante para o indicador de Qualidade de Vida (p=0,049). A Ansiedade apresentou associa??o apenas com o Grau de DTM (p=0,047 para ansiedade-tra?o). Conclus?o: Dentro das limita??es do estudo, pode-se concluir que a ansiedade, a qualidade de vida e a sa?de geral s?o importantes indicadores psicossociais, que est?o associados ?s mais diversas formas de DTM, em diferentes graus de severidade

The temporomandibular disorder (TMD) has been widely discussed, however, controversy still exists about the relationship between trait anxiety and his effect on masticatory functions, as well as electromyography of masticatory muscles and cervical posture. Objective. Evaluate the trait anxiety and masticatory function of subjects with TMD. Casuistic and Methods. Were evaluated 61 young adults of both sexes, aged between 18 and 30 years. The TMD diagnosis was based on clinical criteria Instrument Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC / TMD) and the subjects were then divided into DTM symptomatic and control groups, trait anxiety was assessed using the Scale of the State-Trait Anxiety (STAI) and the electromyography records were collected in rest (R) position, maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) and habitual mastication (MH) of masseter and temporal, bite force (FM) was measured by a force transducer and the evaluation of masticatory performance was performed by the geometric mean diameter (GMD) of a artificial food chewed particles. For radiological analysis of complex craniocervical were used radiographs (sagittal plane) and measured three angles and two distances: high cervical angle (HCA), low cervical angle (LCA), the atlas plane angle (APA); distance translation of the odontoid (Tz C2/C7): occipital distance - atlas (DOA). Results. Of the 61 selected subjects, only 27 completed all phases of the study, 15 were symptomatic TMD group (5 men and 10 women) with a mean age of 21.7 ± 3.51 years and 12 controls (4 men and 8 women) aged mean of 19.8 ± 2.48. DTM symptomatic group presented the higher scores on trait anxiety (p = 0.036), mean values of electromyography (EMG) of masticatory muscles, bite force and masticatory performance did not differ between the control and DTM symptomatic groups, the correlation between mean values of EMG, FM and PM each other and with the cervical posture showed a moderate negative correlation between the distance of anterior translation of the head (Tz C2-C7) and electromyographic activity of the masseter (p = 0.005 and r = - 0.67) and anterior temporal (p = 0.01 and r = - 0.63) during mastication. Conclusion. In the sample studied, increased trait anxiety is related to symptomatic TMD patients, masticatory function did not differ symptomatic subjects with TMD and controls and electrical activity in muscles of mastication masseter and anterior temporal had an inverse relationship with the anterior translation head. / A disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) tem sido amplamente discutida na literatura, no entanto, ainda há controvérsia sobre sua relação com o traço ansioso e repercussão nas funções mastigatórias, assim como, da eletromiografia mastigatória e postura cervical. Objetivo. Avaliar o traço ansioso e a função mastigatória de indivíduos com DTM. Casuística e Métodos. Foram avaliados 61 indivíduos adultos jovens, de ambos os sexos, com faixa etária entre 18 e 30 anos. O diagnóstico de DTM foi baseado nos critérios clínicos do instrumento Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC/DTM) e os indivíduos foram então divididos em grupo DTM sintomática e Controle, a ansiedade traço foi avaliada por meio da Escala de Ansiedade Traço-Estado (IDATE) e foram colhidos registros de eletromiografia de superfície em repouso (R), contração voluntária máxima (CVM) e mastigação habitual (MH) de masseter e temporal, a força de mordida (FM) mensurada por meio de um transdutor de força e a avaliação da performance mastigatória foi realizada pelo diâmetro geométrico médio(DGM) das partículas de um alimento artificial mastigado. Para a análise radiológica do complexo craniocervical, foram utilizadas radiografias de perfil (plano sagital) e mensurados três ângulos e duas distâncias: ângulo cervical alto (ACA); ângulo cervical baixo (ACB); ângulo do plano do atlas (APA); distância de translação do odontóide (Tz C2/C7): distância occipital atlas (DOA). Resultados. Dos 61 sujeitos selecionados, apenas 27 concluíram todas as etapas da pesquisa, sendo 15 no grupo DTM sintomática (5 homens e 10 mulheres) com idade média de 21,7 ±3,51 anos e 12 controles (4 homens e 8 mulheres) idade média de 19,8 ± 2,48. Foram verificados maiores escores de ansiedade traço no grupo DTM sintomática (p=0,036), os valores médios da eletromiografia (EMG) dos músculos mastigatórios, da força de mordida e da performance mastigatória não apresentaram diferença entre os grupos controle e DTM, a correlação entre os valores médios de EMG, FM e PM entre si e com a postura cervical demonstrou uma correlação moderada negativa entre a distância de translação anterior da cabeça (Tz C2-C7) e a atividade eletromiográfica dos músculos masseter (p = 0,005 e r = - 0,67 ) e temporal anterior (p = 0,01 e r = - 0,63) durante a mastigação habitual. Conclusão: Na amostra avaliada, o traço ansioso aumentado está relacionado a indivíduos com DTM sintomática, a função mastigatória não diferiu sujeitos com DTM sintomática e controles e a atividade elétrica em mastigação habitual dos músculos masseter e temporal anterior tiveram uma relação inversamente proporcional com a translação anterior da cabeça.

Este estudo teve como objetivo estudar uma placa oclusalcom estimulação vibratória (POV) de base, para o tratamento da dor crônica miofascial. Foram selecionados 18 pacientes com mialgia crônica facial, de acordo com os Critérios para Diagnóstico em Pesquisa RDC . Os pacientes tinham entre 18 e 65 anos de idade, pertenciam ao sexo feminino e haviam usado placa estebilizadora acrílica por mais de 6 meses, e permaneciam com dor muscular. Foram excluídos pacientes com Disfunção Temporomandibular, que haviam feito uso de analgésicos ou de moduladores de sono, e pacientes desdentados parciais ou totais. A variável analisada foi a dor reportada pelos pacientes, usando a Escala Visual Analógica (EVA) de 100mm, medindo-se antes da instalação da POV, e um mes após o seu uso. Das 18 POV instaladas, 10 apresentaram falhas no mecanismo vibratório. As médias da EVA para os 8 pacientes que utilizaram a POV durante 1 mês foram de 56,62±22.82mm na aferição inicial e média de EVA final de 24,75±20,52mm, com p=0,011. Dos 8 pacientes apenas 4 concordaram com o uso da placa oclusal inativa (POI) por 30 dias, separadas por um período de wash-out de pelo menos 8 meses. Os níveis de dor da escala VAS foram a única variável analisada, e foram registrados antes e após o uso das placas. Foram utilizadas os testes t-teste pareado e ANOVA para medidas repetidas, para se obter os resultados estatísticos. No início do estudo, os níveis médios da VAS de dor antes de se utilizar a placa vibratória de maneira ativa e inativa foram 54,5±19,8 milímetros, e 44,0±13,6 milímetros, respectivamente. A comparação entre esses valores de referência não apresentaram diferença estatística (p> 0,05, teste t pareado). A variação média nos níveis de dor (VAS póspré) ao usar o mesmo tipo de placa, de maneira ativa e inativa foi de -42,0±-30,3 milímetros e 29,5±21,5 milímetros, e o t-teste revelou uma diferença significativa entre os dois grupos (p = 0,07). Foi feitauma nova análise, utilizando-se as mesmas medidas, através da Análise de Variância ANOVA, onde encontrou-se diferença estatisticamente significante (f(3,9)=7.543, p=0.008) antes do uso das placas ativas e das inativas. Entretanto, após o uso da correção com o teste de Bonferroni, foram encontrados resultados condizentes com aqueles obtidos na análise feita pelo programa do teste t. (p>0.05). Pode-se concluir que do uso da vibração como mecanismo de controle da DTM foi eficaz, mas a POV falhou na maioria dos casos devido a problemas mecânicos. / This study aimed to study an occlusal splint with vibratory stimulation (VibsS) as standard, for the treatment of chronic myofascial pain. Were selected 18 patients with chronic facial myalgia, according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders, RDC-TMD.The patients were between 18 and 65years old, female, using stabilization splints for more than six months, and that remained with muscle pain. Were excluded patients with Temporomandibular Disorders, which had made use of analgesics or sleeps modulators and those who were partially or totally edentulous. The analyzed variable was pain reported by patients using visual analog scale (VAS) of 100mm, measuring before the installation of VibsS, and one month after its use. Were installed 18 VibsS; 10 failures in the vibrating mechanism.The mean VAS for the 8 patients who used the VibsS for 1 month were 56.62 ± 22.82mm to measure initial and final mean VAS of 24.75 ± 20.52 mm, p = 0.011. From these 8 patients, only four agreed to the use of an occlusal splints inactive for 30 days, separated by a wash-out period of at least 8 months. The levels of pain-VAS score was the only variable analyzed, and were recorded before and after use of the splints. Were used paired t-tests and ANOVA for repeated measures to obtain the statistics. At baseline, mean levels of VAS pain before using the vibrating splint active and inactive were 54.5±19.8 mm, and 44.0±13.6 mm, respectively. The comparison of these reference values showed no statistical difference (p> 0.05, paired t-test). The average change in pain levels (VAS post-pre) when using the same type of analysis, with active and inactive splints was -42.0±- 30.3 and 29.5 mm±21.5 mm, and the t-test showed a significant difference between the two groups (p = 0.07). After that, was made, a new analysis, using the same measures through the analysis of variance ANOVA, where were found a statistically significant difference (f (3,9) = 7543, p = 0.008) before the use of active boards and inactive. However, after using the correction with the Bonferroni test, we found results consistent with those obtained in the analysis performed by the test program t. (p>0.05). Conclusion: This study showed that is an effective use of vibration as a control mechanism of TMD, but this VibsS failed in most cases due to mechanical problems.

A associação entre sinais e sintomas de Disfunções Temporomandibulares (DTM) e achados em imagens de ressonância magnética (RM) tem sido controversa, dessa forma, este estudo avaliou a posição do disco, pelo método do relógio, e verificou a associação com a posição da cabeça da mandíbula, com a dor muscular à palpação, abertura passiva e ativa, presença de estalo e idade em pacientes portadores de DTM que foram submetidos ao exame de RM. O disco foi classificado em 0- posição normal (banda posterior em 11 e 12 horas); 1- início do deslocamento (posição entre 11 e 10 horas); 2- deslocamento médio (posição entre 10 e 9 horas); e 3- deslocamento avançado (posição entre 9 e 8 horas). A posição da cabeça da mandíbula foi classificada de acordo com o método de Pullinger em 1- posterior; 2- anterior; e 3- concêntrica. As classificações foram realizadas por três examinadores. A associação entre os dados clínicos e imaginológicos foi realizada utilizando o coeficiente de correlação intraclasse, coeficiente de correlação de Spearman, análise de variância, teste exato de Fisher ou teste de Kruskal-Wallis conforme a necessidade, com 5% de nível de significância. Sessenta casos foram incluídos no estudo, com predomínio de mulheres e média de 37 anos de idade. Houve concordância excelente entre os examinadores para posição do disco e da cabeça da mandíbula, porém não houve correlação entre essas duas variáveis. A presença de estalo, dor muscular à palpação e amplitude de abertura de boca também não apresentaram correlação estatisticamente significante com a posição do disco. Apenas a dor muscular à palpação foi associada a abertura de boca (p<0,05). Conclui-se que não há associação entre sinais e sintomas clínicos e posição do disco com a posição da cabeça de mandíbula em pacientes portadores de DTM. / The association between signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and findings on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been controversial, thus, this study evaluated the disc position, by the clock method, and verified the association with the condyle position, muscle pain on palpation, passive and active opening, presence of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) sound and age in patients with TMD who underwent MRI. The disc position was classified as 0 - normal position (posterior band at 11 and 12 hours); 1 - mild displacement (position between 11 and 10 hours); 2 - Moderate displacement (position between 10:09 hours); and 3 - Severe displacement (position 9 to 8 hours). The condyle position was graded according to the Pullinger\'s method as 1 - posterior; 2 - anterior; and 3 - concentric. Three examiners performed the analyses. The association between clinical and imaging data was performed using the intraclass correlation coefficient ICC -, Spearman correlation coefficient, analysis of variance, Fisher\'s exact test or Kruskal-Wallis test as appropriate, with 5% significance level. Sixty cases were included in the study, with a predominance of women and average age of 37. There was excellent agreement between the examiners to disc and condyle position, but there was no significant correlation between these two variables. The presence of TMJ sound, muscle pain on palpation and range of mouth opening also showed no statistically significant correlation with the disc position. Only muscle pain on palpation was associated with mouth opening (p <0.05). It is concluded that there is no association between clinical signs and symptoms and disc position with condyle position in patients with TMD.

Background: Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a common and costly problem often leading to chronic pain. There exists moderate evidence for physical therapy (PT) interventions in the management of TMD. A known relationship between TMD and the cervical spine exists with some evidence to support cervical intervention treatments. Cervical spine thrust joint manipulation (TJM) is an effective PT intervention explored in a limited fashion for this population. Objectives: To determine the immediate and short term (1 and 4 week) effects of cervical TJM on pain, dysfunction, and perception of change in individuals with a primary complaint of TMD. Methods: In this single blind randomized clinical trial, individuals with TMD (n=50) were randomly assigned to receive cervical TJM or sham manipulation in 4 PT visits over 4-weeks. All participants also received behavioral education, a home exercise program, and soft tissue mobilization. Primary outcomes included jaw range of motion (ROM), Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), TMD Disability Index, Jaw Functional Limitation Scale (JFLS), Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK-TMD), and Global Rating of Change (GROC). Self-report and objective measurements (with blinded assessor) were taken at baseline, immediately after baseline treatment, 1-week, and 4-weeks. A 2 x 4 mixed model ANOVA was used with treatment group as the between-subjects factor and time as the within-subjects factor. Separate ANOVAs were performed for dependent variables and the hypothesis of interest was the group by time interaction. Results: Statistically significant 2-way interactions were noted in JFLS (p = .026) and TSK-TMD (p = .008), favoring the thrust manipulation group. Both groups showed statistically significant main effects in all measures over time. GROC and PASS favored the thrust manipulation group with statistically significant differences in successful outcomes noted immediately after baseline treatment (NNT = 5) and at 4-weeks (NNT = 4). Conclusion: Both groups received identical multi-modal treatments with the addition of the randomized intervention: cervical TJM or sham manipulation. Differences between groups were small, however, improvements favored the TJM on all measures. Cervical TJM may be beneficial in the treatment of TMD.

Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for a Masters Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, 2011. / The relationship between TMD and dysfunction in the cervical spine has been reported in the literature and there are many case studies which have shown favourable results when treatment was aimed at the TMJ, cervical spine relationship. However, the numerous TMD treatment protocols described in the literature concerning this relationship, and the effectiveness of these treatments have not been well established. In spite of this many chiropractors treat TMD. TMD is a multifactoral condition and conservative treatment options need to be further investigated in order to determine if manual interventions directed at the cercival spine in the treatment of TMD are beneficial. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare myofascial trigger point therapy and manipulative therapy of either the TMJ, cervical spine or a combination of the two in order to determine their effectiveness for the TMD. Method: Thirty participants with TMD were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups. Participants in each group received two treatments per week for two weeks with a follow up consultation in the third week. Data were collected before the commencement of the first, second, and fourth treatments and at the follow up consultation. Outcome measures included algometer readings, CROM, Mouth opening readings, NRS and a disability questionnaire. SPSS version 15.0 was used for analysis of the data. A p value <0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Multivariate testing was used for intra- and inter-group comparisons. Profile plots were generated to assess the direction and trend of the effect and to visually compare the trends in the different treatment groups. Results: Inter-group comparisons did not reveal any statistically significant different improvements between the three treatment groups. Conclusion: All groups responded favourably to treatment and showed trends towards improvement. However, statistically analysis revealed that no one treatment protocol was superior to the other. Although no definitive inferences may be drawn regarding the effectiveness of each treatment approach, within group trends indicated that the combination of the two treatment approaches may be preferred.

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a family of prevalent chronic pain disorders affecting masticatory muscles and/or the temporomandibular joint. There is no unequivocally recognized peripheral aetiology for idiopathic TMD. The central nervous system (CNS) may initiate and/or maintain the pain in idiopathic TMD due to sustained or long-term nociceptive input that induces maladaptive brain plasticity, and/or to inherent personality-related factors that may reduce the brain's capacity to modulate nociceptive activity. The main aim of this thesis is to determine whether there are structural neural abnormalities in patients with TMD, and whether these abnormalities are related to TMD pain characteristics, or to neuroticism. The specific aims are to delineate in TMD: (1) gray matter (GM) brain abnormalities and the contribution of pain and neuroticism to abnormalities; (2) the contribution of abnormal brain GM aging in focal cortical regions associated with nociceptive processes; and (3) abnormalities in brain white matter and trigeminal nerve and the contribution of pain. In groups of 17 female patients with TMD and 17 age- and sex- matched controls, magnetic resonance imaging revealed that patients with TMD had: (1) thicker cortex in the somatosensory, ventrolateral prefrontal and frontal polar cortices than controls, (2) cortical thickness in motor and cognitive areas that was negatively related to pain intensity, orbitofrontal cortical thickness that was negatively correlated to pain unpleasantness, and thalamic GM volume correlated to TMD duration, (3) an abnormal relationship between neuroticism and orbitofrontal cortical thickness, (4) abnormal GM aging in nociceptive, modulatory and motor areas, (5) widespread abnormalities in white matter tracts in the brain related to sensory, motor and cognitive functions, (6) reduced trigeminal nerve integrity related to pain duration, and (7) abnormal connectivity in cognitive and modulatory brain regions. In sum, this thesis demonstrates for the first time abnormalities in both peripheral nerve and CNS in patients with TMD.