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Gender differences in mouth opening on temporomandibular disorder patients: imp...
Ângelo, David; Cardoso, Henrique José; João, Ricardo São; Brás-Geraldes, Carlos; Sanz, David; Maffia, Francesco; Salvado, FranciscoBackground/Objectives: Temporomandibular disorder (TMDs) patients often present limited mouth opening (LMO). A key diagnostic cutoff is a mouth opening threshold >40 mm. However, this universal cutoff may not accurately reflect gender anatomical variations. This study investigates gender-specific differences in maximum mouth opening (MMO) to propose revised diagnostic criteria for LMO. Methods: A five-year pros...
Association of malocclusion with temporomandibular disorders: a cross-sectional...
Ângelo, David; Faria-Teixeira, Maria Cristina; Maffia, Francesco; Sanz, David; Sarkis, Marcella; Marques, Rute; Mota, Beatriz; João, Ricardo SãoAbstract: Background/Objectives: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) encompass a range of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated structures. This cross-sectional study, conducted in a Portuguese TMD department, aimed to assess the relationship between malocclusion and TMD severity. Methods: Data on demographic variables, TMD clinical symptoms, and m...
Prevalence of clinical signs and symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders ...
Ângelo, David; Mota, Beatriz; João, Ricardo São; Sanz, David; Cardoso, Henrique JoséTemporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) are characterized by their multifactorial etiology and pathogenesis. A 3-year prospective study was conducted in a Portuguese TMDs department to study the prevalence of different TMDs signs and symptoms and their association with risk factors and comorbidities. Five hundred ninety-five patients were included using an online database: EUROTMJ. Most patients were female (8...
Contributo para a utilização da Escala de Braden em Angola: adaptação cultural ...
Pinto, Susana; Assunção, Marta; João, Ricardo São; Domingues, Tiago; Alves, Paulo; José, Helena