Naslov
Psychologic Status in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders

Autori
Ćelić, Robert ; Pandurić, Josip ; Dulčić, Nikša

Izvornik
The International Journal of Prosthodontics (0893-2174) 1 (2006); 28-29

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, kongresno priopcenje, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Depression; somatization; temporomandibular disorders

Sažetak
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate differences in the prevalence of depression and somatization scores in temporomandibular disorder (TMD)patients. Materials and Methods: One hundred fifty-four patients with single and/or multiple RDC/TMD diagnoses were classified into 7 diagnostic groups based on Axis I criteria. Somatization and depression scores from the Symptom Checklist-90 were compared between groups. Results: The results of this investigation indicate that patients with myofascial pain and arthralgia psychologically differed from those with disc displacement. These results were in accordance with findings that support the notion that the pain induces psychologic sequelae, at least in relation to depression and somatization. Conclusion: It was concluded that psychologic factors play an important role in etiopathogenesis of TMD, as demonstrated by an increased in levels of depression and somatization in TMD patients.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

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