Association between temporomandibular disorder and body mass index in institutionalized children

• Published in: Brazilian journal of oral sciences Vol. 9; no. 4
• Main Authors: Tatiana O. De Santis, Manoela D. Martins, Lara J. Motta, Olga M. S. Amancio, Kristianne P. S. Fernandes, Sandra K. Bussadori
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universidade Estadual de Campinas 01.11.2015
• Subjects: body mass index; Masticatory muscles; Orofacial structures; Stomatognathic system; Temporomandibular disorders

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is a term applied to functional changes of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated structures of mastication. Aim: To investigate the correlation between body mass index (BMI) and TMD in children. Methods: 70 children between 6 and 14 years enrolled in the...