Prevalence of clinical signs and pain symptoms of temporomandibular disorders and associated factors in adult Finns.

To assess the prevalence of clinical signs and pain symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and associated factors in the Finnish adult population, as well as the association between self-reported TMD pain symptoms and clinical signs. The sample consisted of 1577 Finnish adults who participated in the Health 2011 Survey (BRIF8901). Signs of TMD were assessed using clinical examination, and TMD pain symptoms were inquired using validated questions.

Role of psychosocial factors on treatment outcome of temporomandibular disorders.

Objectives: The aim of this randomized controlled study was to investigate the effect of depressive and non-specific physical symptoms on treatment outcome of temporomandibular disorders (TMD).

Material And Methods: Eighty TMD patients were randomly assigned to splint group (n = 39) and control group (n = 41). The patients were classified in terms of depressive and non-specific physical symptoms as normal, moderate or severe using Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders Axis II protocol.