Prevalence of temporomandibular disorders in the Brazilian population: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Vítor Melo, Larissa Monteiro, Carolina Orge, Matheus Sales, Juliana Melo, Bernardo Rodrigues, Aílton Melo
Abstract
This systematic review aimed to assess the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in the Brazilian population, with studies that used the RDC/TMD or DC/TMD as diagnostic tools. A total of 6365 people from 11 studies were included. Sample mean age ranged from 12 to 69.5 years. The pooled prevalence of TMD was 33.6% (95% CI 31.5–35.8; I2 = 37.2). Prevalence of TMD was higher in females (37.0%) than in males (29.3%). Our results indicate that TMD is a prevalent condition across Brazil’s territories. The results from this meta-analysis can help calculate more accurate sample sizes for future studies.
Topics & Concepts
Meta-analysisResearch Diagnostic CriteriaMedicinePopulationTemporomandibular disorderEpidemiologySample size determinationPrevalenceDemographyDentistryInternal medicineEnvironmental healthTemporomandibular jointStatisticsSociologyDexamethasoneMathematicsTemporomandibular Joint DisordersOropharyngeal Anatomy and PathologiesBotulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders