Impact in oral health and the prevalence of temporomandibular disorder in individuals with Parkinson’s disease

• Published in: Journal of Physical Therapy Science Vol. 27; no. 3; pp. 887 - 891
• Main Authors: Fernandes, Kristianne Porta Santos, Bussadori, Sandra Kalil, Biasotto-Gonzalez, Daniela Aparecida, Paula Fernanda da Costa Silva, Ferrari, Raquel Agnelli Mesquita, Motta, Lara Jansiski, Silva, Soraia Micaela
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan The Society of Physical Therapy Science 01.03.2015
• Subjects: Oral health; Original; Parkinson’s disease; Temporomandibular joint disorder; Temporomandibular joint disorder; Oral health; Parkinson’s disease

[Purpose] The aims of the present study were to investigate the prevalence of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) in a group of patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), and to analyze oral health according to the severity of the disease. [Methods] Signs and symptoms of TMD were evaluated using the Resea...