Fluctuation of temporomandibular disorders in accordance with two classifications: The Helkimo dysfunction index and treatment need grouping

被引：20

作者：

Alanen, P

Kuttila, M

LeBell, Y

机构：

[1] Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Turku

[2] Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, FIN-20520 Turku

来源：

ACTA ODONTOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA | 1997年 / 55卷 / 01期

关键词：

diagnosis; oral; overtreatment; temporomandibular joint disorder;

D O I：

10.3109/00016359709091934

中图分类号：

R78 [口腔科学];

学科分类号：

1003 ;

摘要：

We studied the fluctuation of temporomandibular disorders, applying two classification systems, in a 2-year follow-up study of 411 subjects. In general, the fluctuation was not large. There were no major differences between the two classifications. In our opinion, a decision to treat a patient on the basis of the treatment need grouping could not lead to overtreatment. The study design suffered from the fact that it is not possible to separate the fluctuation of the TMD itself and the fluctuation of its signs and symptoms from each other, owing to the descriptive nature of the diagnosis 'temporomandibular disorder'.

引用

页码：14 / 17

页数：4

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