Association between temporomandibular disorder and body mass index in institutionalized children

Association between temporomandibular disorder and body mass index in institutionalized children

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is a term applied to functional changes of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated structures of mastication. Aim: To investigate the correlation between body mass index (BMI) and TMD in children. Methods: 70 children between 6 and 14 years enrolled in the...

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Main Authors: Tatiana O. De Santis, Manoela D. Martins, Lara J. Motta, Olga M. S. Amancio, Kristianne P. S. Fernandes, Sandra K. Bussadori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Campinas 2015-11-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences
Subjects:
Temporomandibular disorders
Stomatognathic system
body mass index
Orofacial structures
Masticatory muscles
Online Access:https://periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br/ojs/index.php/bjos/article/view/8641740

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