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(67) Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Quality of Life in the Elderly Population of Veranópolis, Brazil

Thursday, September 12, 2024
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Disclosure(s):
Karen Parise Farenzena: No financial relationships to disclose
Roberta N. Pauletti, PhD: No financial relationships to disclose
Abstract: Aging causes changes in anatomy, physiology, and the functionality of the stomatognathic system. Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a collective term for pain, and dysfunction of the masticatory muscles and temporomandibular joints (TMJs). It is the second most common type of orofacial pain, with a prevalence of 3% to 15% of the general population. Quality of life in elderly can be variable and health is a good indicator of negative or positive. The aim of this cross-sectional, observational study is to correlate symptoms of temporomandibular disorders and quality of life in elderly population in Veranópolis, a semi-rural city located in the State of Rio Grande Do Sul in southern Brazil, with a population of approximately 24,000 inhabitants, most of whom are rural workers. The pain tracking questionnaire, the European Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders questionnaire, and the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey Instrument (SF-36 ) were applied to a population of 253 elderly people aged over 60 years. There was a predominance of elderly people with symptoms of TMD in females (72.0%), aged between 60 to 69 years (58.0%), and urban professionals (78.0%). Elderly people with TMD symptoms had lower functional capacity (P = .07), more pain (P = .01), and lower mental health capacity (P = .01). TMD symptoms in the elderly maintain a higher prevalence in females, even with good quality of life indexes in the city. Living in urban or rural areas influences the elderly quality of life, so those with urban professions have more TMD symptoms since living in rural areas has a better quality of life.
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