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The Interrelationship between Dentistry and Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders

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de Toledo, Evane Gonçalves, Silva, Daniel Piccinini, de Toledo, Juliane Alvarez, Salgado, Ivone Oliveira·2012·The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
DOI 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1190
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Aim: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of interdisciplinary work between dentistry and physiotherapy as well as to determine the temporomandibular disorders (TMD) patients’ treatment plan. Materials and methods: The sample consisted of 300 patient records from the ATM service (Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora) file. Three factors were analyzed: (1) Therapy, which were transcribed physical therapy modalities used; 2) If there were any guidelines or procedures for home exercises without the professionals presence; 3) the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) palpation pain rates, transferred to a pain level measurements table according to visual analog scale (VAS). The Chi-square test was applied for statistical analysis with a significance level p ≤ 0.05. Results: All physiotherapy modalities used separately or mixed contributed to TMJ pain relief. Guidelines for physical therapy at home proved to be very useful to pain decreasing. Conclusion: It was concluded that the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary work in dentistry and physiotherapy treatments for TMD has been properly verified. It is essential to have an interdisciplinary treatment plan, where the physical therapy helps the pain relief and dentistry treats the disorders related to the stomatognathic system. Clinical significance: The interdisciplinary work between dentistry and physiotherapy is more effective in TMD treatment. How to cite this article: de Toledo EG Jr, Silva DP, de Toledo JA, Salgado IO. The Interrelationship between Dentistry and Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders. J Contemp Dent Pract 2012;13(5):579-583.

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Authors
de Toledo, E. G., Silva, D. P., de Toledo, J. A., & Salgado, I. O.
Affiliations
Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (BR)
Venue
The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
Publisher
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing
Published
2012
Volume
13
Issue
5
Pages
579-583
ISSN
1526-3711 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1190
OpenAlex
W2329316329
Cited by
36
References
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FWCI
2.64
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Complementary and Manual Therapy › Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Dentistry › Oral Surgery › Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Anesthesia and Pain Management
Keywords
articaine, lidocaine, inferior alveolar nerve block, buccal infiltration, local anesthesia, irreversible pulpitis, endodontic anesthesia, epinephrine concentration, mandibular posterior teeth
MeSH terms
Dental Care, Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, Electric Stimulation Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Facial Pain, Humans, Hyperthermia, Induced, Massage, Pain Measurement, Patient Care Planning, Patient Care Team, Self Care, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Cryotherapy, Musculoskeletal Manipulations, Physical Therapy Modalities, Laser Therapy

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