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Perfil epidemiológico de pacientes atendidos em um Serviço de Controle da Dor Orofacial

Epidemiological profile of patients treated in an Orofacial Pain Service

Dantas, Alana Moura Xavier; Santos, Elis Janaina Lira dos; Vilela, Raíssa Marçal; Lucena, Luciana Barbosa Sousa de

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Introdução: A Disfunção Temporomandibular (DTM) se manifesta clinicamente como diversos problemas envolvendo a musculatura mastigatória, as articulações temporomandibulares e/ou suas estruturas associadas. Atualmente, essas disfunções apresentam elevada prevalência na população e afetam a qualidade de vida de seus portadores. Objetivo: Descrever as principais características e os sinais e sintomas de pacientes atendidos em um serviço especializado de Dor Orofacial. Material e método: A pesquisa foi realizada no Ambulatório do Serviço de Controle da Dor Orofacial do Hospital Universitário de uma universidade federal, contendo uma amostra de 236 fichas de pacientes atendidos no período entre 2005 e 2011. Realizou-se a coleta de dados contidos na ficha clínica específica do serviço, elaborada pelos próprios pesquisadores com base no RDC/TMD e no Índice Anamnésico Simplificado de Fonseca. A ficha clínica foi elaborada de acordo com a realidade deste ambulatório e dos seus pacientes, para facilitar o diagnóstico destas desordens. Em seguida, foi procedida a análise descritiva dos dados. Resultado: Entre os pacientes atendidos, houve predomínio do gênero feminino, faixa etária entre 41 a 60 anos, grau de escolaridade Ensino Médio completo, vínculo empregatício e encaminhamento por cirurgiões-dentistas. A presença de dor diária com intensidade 5 e dor do tipo pulsátil, e o cansaço muscular foram as características mais prevalentes. Conclusão: De acordo com os resultados obtidos, pode-se concluir que as mulheres procuram mais o serviço especializado e que os pacientes com DTM normalmente possuem elevados níveis de tensão e dor, sendo necessário um tratamento multidisciplinar.

Palavras-chave

Epidemiologia, dor facial, articulação temporomandibular, músculos mastigatórios.

Abstract

Introduction: The Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) are manifested clinically as many problems involving the masticatory muscles, temporomandibular joints, and / or associated structures. Currently, these disorders have a high prevalence in the population and affect the quality of life of their bearers. Objective: Describe the main features, signs and symptoms of patients treated at a specialized service of Orofacial Pain. Material and method: The study was conducted in a Service of Orofacial Pain located at a University Hospital the sample consisted of 236 patients’ records treated between 2005-2011. Data was collected in specific clinical record, developed by the researchers and based on the RDC/TMD and also Fonseca's Simplified Index. The clinical record was constructed in accordance to the clinic’s reality and its patients, to facilitate the diagnosis. Then was performed a descriptive data analysis. Result: Among the patients treated most patients were female; aged 41-60 years; high school education level; with employment and most part was referred by dentists. The most prevalent characteristics were daily pain with intensity level 5, throbbing pain and muscle fatigue. Conclusion: According to the results, it can be concluded that, women seek more specialized service and that patients with TMD usually have high levels of stress and pain, both with intensity level 8, requiring a multidisciplinary approach.

Keywords

Epidemiology, orofacial pain, temporomandibular joint, masticatory muscles.

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