Oral Health and Dental Management

Abstract

Correlation between Fibromyalgia and Temporomandibular Dysfunctions - A Systematic Review.

Hellen Tomaz Araújo, Aline Kércia Adeodato Leitão, Victor Pinheiro Feitosa, Paulo Roberto Barroso Picanço, Eveline Guedes Fernandes, Diego Martins de Paula

Aim: The aim herein was to evaluate, by a literature review, articles that correlate fibromyalgia and temporomandibular dysfunctions. Methods: Literature was searched in PubMed and Medline databases, using the following keywords "fibromyalgia", "facial pain" and "temporomandibular joint". Exclusion criteria were review articles and those not related to the topic. Eight papers were selected. Results: This paper reported that these two diseases do not only present coexistence relations but also fibromyalgia may predispose to the appearance of temporomandibular disorders. The diffuse pain characteristic of fibromyalgia compromises the nociceptive pathways, causing greater sensitization to the pain in the muscles and damaging the nervous system. Indeed, there is the commitment of the stomatognathic system, which leads patients to develop the symptoms of temporomandibular disorders. Conclusion: It is concluded that the greater part of patients diagnosed with Fibromyalgia developed over the years temporomandibular disorders, which indicates that diffuse pain may predispose the pain in the facial muscles.
 

Published Date: 2019-04-30;