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Taylor and Francis Group, CRANIO: The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice, 1(29), p. 71-79, 2011

DOI: 10.1179/crn.2011.010

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Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in Caucasian Children and Adolescents

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Abstract

This study investigated the prevalence of the signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in a population of children and adolescents. TMD signs and symptoms were recorded in 1,134 subjects (593 males and 541 females; age range 5-15 years), divided into various groups according to the: (i) Angle dental class; (ii) presence and type of crossbite; (iii) gender; and (iv) age (ages 5-11 and 12-15 years). The percentages of signs and symptoms were compared using the χ2-test to determine the differences among the groups for the rates of TMD symptoms, bruxism, joint sounds, deviation during opening, reduced opening/lateral/protrusive movements, and myofascial pain. Subjects who were 12-15 years old showed a significantly higher prevalence of myofascial pain than those who were 5-11 years old (χ2 = 4.263; p