Risk factors for signs and symptoms of TMD in a rural adult southeast Tanzanian population.

The aim of this study was to determine some risk factors for signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in a rural adult population of Southeast Tanzania. Two hundred and eighteen adults aged 40+ years participated in the study. Joint clicking was significantly higher (p < 0.

Maternal oral health status and preterm low birth weight at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania: a case-control study.

Background: The study examined the relationship between oral health status (periodontal disease and carious pulpal exposure (CPE)) and preterm low-birth-weight (PTLBW) infant deliveries among Tanzanian-African mothers at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), Tanzania.

Methods: A retrospective case-control study was conducted, involving 373 postpartum mothers aged 14-44 years (PTLBW--150 cases) and at term normal-birth-weight (TNBW)--223 controls), using structured questionnaire and full-mouth examination for periodontal and dentition status.

Results: The mean number of sites with gingival bleeding was higher in PTLBW than in TNBW (P = 0.