Braz J Phys Ther
March 2025
Background: The Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) is a biaxial instrument used worldwide for TMD assessment.
Objective: To translate, cross-culturally adapt, and assess the criterion validity and reliability of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the DC/TMD Axis I.
Methods: The translation and cross-cultural adaptation of Axis I into Brazilian Portuguese followed the recommendations of the International Network for Orofacial Pain and Related Disorders Methodology.
J Oral Rehabil
January 2025
Background: The Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) is a biaxial tool for TMD assessment. To implement a translated version in the Brazilian context, standardised adaptation and validation are necessary.
Objective (s): To translate, adapt and verify the measurement properties of the DC/TMD Axis II instruments Pain Drawing (PD), Graded Chronic Pain Scale (GCPS), Jaw Functional Limitation Scale (JFLS) and Oral Behaviours Checklist (OBC).