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| Author(s): |
Reis Vilanova, Larissa Soares
[1]
;
Simek Vega Goncalves, Thais Marques
[1]
;
Meirelles, Lis
[1]
;
Rodrigues Garcia, Renata Cunha Matheus
[1]
Total Authors: 4
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| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Piracicaba Dent Sch, Dept Prosthodont & Periodontol, BR-13414903 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | International Journal of Prosthodontics; v. 28, n. 1, p. 72-74, JAN-FEB 2015. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 9 |
| Abstract | |
Purpose: The influence of hormonal fluctuations on pain and mastication was evaluated in patients with painful temporomandibular disorder (TMD) symptoms. Materials and Methods: Fifty women were assigned to menstrual cycle and oral contraceptive groups (n = 25). Their TMD was diagnosed by Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders. Pain levels, maximum oclusal force (MOF), and masticatory performance (MP) were measured in all menstrual cycle phases. Results: A lower pain level was observed in the ovulatory phase when compared to menstrual and luteal phases (P = .02). No differences were found regarding MOF (P = .20) or MP (P = .94). Conclusions: Hormonal fluctuations intensify pain in women with symptomatic TMD without impairing mastication. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 11/09551-4 - Effect of female hormones on pain sensitivity, bite force and masticatory performance of TMD patients |
| Grantee: | Renata Cunha Matheus Rodrigues Garcia |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |