Pain intensity and depression level in chronic temporomandibular disorders patients

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between pain intensity and the level of depression in patients with chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Materials and methods: Fifty-five volunteers diagnosed by the Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC/TMD) were assessed for pain intensit...

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Main Authors: Raul Elton Araújo Borges, Luana da Rocha Alves Mendonça, Bruno César de Vasconcelos Gurgel, Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, Patrícia dos Santos Calderon
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Published: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Faculdade de Odontologia 2021-12-01
Series:Revista da Faculdade de Odontologia de Porto Alegre
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Online Access:https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/hcpa/management/settings/website/index.php/RevistadaFaculdadeOdontologia/article/view/117441
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Luana da Rocha Alves Mendonça
Bruno César de Vasconcelos Gurgel
Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli
Patrícia dos Santos Calderon
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Patrícia dos Santos Calderon
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description Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between pain intensity and the level of depression in patients with chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Materials and methods: Fifty-five volunteers diagnosed by the Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC/TMD) were assessed for pain intensity and level of depression. Pain intensity and level of depression were assessed using a visual analysis scale and Beck depression inventory, respectively. Data analysis was conducted using confidence intervals and Pearson’s chi-square test (p< 0.05). Results: The results demonstrated that non-depressed individuals (43.6%) showed a mean pain intensity of 28.27mm, those with mild depression (38.2%) 34.24mm, and those moderate depression (18.2%) 50.7mm. Statistical analysis showed that there was a positive and significant correlation between pain intensity and level of depression (p=0.004). Discussion: This study found a positive correlation between pain intensity and depression level in chronic TMD patients. However, it has not been elucidated yet how TMD are correlated to depression and in which way depression can influence its onset and perpetuation. Conclusion: The level of depression may play an important role in the intensity of chronic pain, therefore, a multidisciplinary intervention seems to be important for the treatment success.
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spelling doaj-art-adc2cf28bff346c19b8439b73b1ebd092025-08-20T03:09:51ZengUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Faculdade de OdontologiaRevista da Faculdade de Odontologia de Porto Alegre0566-18542177-00182021-12-01622Pain intensity and depression level in chronic temporomandibular disorders patientsRaul Elton Araújo Borges0Luana da Rocha Alves Mendonça1Bruno César de Vasconcelos Gurgel2Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli3Patrícia dos Santos Calderon4Departament of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte UFRN.Departament of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte UFRN.Departament of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte UFRN.Departament of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte UFRN.Departament of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte UFRN.Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between pain intensity and the level of depression in patients with chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Materials and methods: Fifty-five volunteers diagnosed by the Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC/TMD) were assessed for pain intensity and level of depression. Pain intensity and level of depression were assessed using a visual analysis scale and Beck depression inventory, respectively. Data analysis was conducted using confidence intervals and Pearson’s chi-square test (p< 0.05). Results: The results demonstrated that non-depressed individuals (43.6%) showed a mean pain intensity of 28.27mm, those with mild depression (38.2%) 34.24mm, and those moderate depression (18.2%) 50.7mm. Statistical analysis showed that there was a positive and significant correlation between pain intensity and level of depression (p=0.004). Discussion: This study found a positive correlation between pain intensity and depression level in chronic TMD patients. However, it has not been elucidated yet how TMD are correlated to depression and in which way depression can influence its onset and perpetuation. Conclusion: The level of depression may play an important role in the intensity of chronic pain, therefore, a multidisciplinary intervention seems to be important for the treatment success.https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/hcpa/management/settings/website/index.php/RevistadaFaculdadeOdontologia/article/view/117441Temporomandibular joint disordersFacial painDepression
spellingShingle Raul Elton Araújo Borges
Luana da Rocha Alves Mendonça
Bruno César de Vasconcelos Gurgel
Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli
Patrícia dos Santos Calderon
Pain intensity and depression level in chronic temporomandibular disorders patients
Revista da Faculdade de Odontologia de Porto Alegre
Temporomandibular joint disorders
Facial pain
Depression
title Pain intensity and depression level in chronic temporomandibular disorders patients
title_full Pain intensity and depression level in chronic temporomandibular disorders patients
title_fullStr Pain intensity and depression level in chronic temporomandibular disorders patients
title_full_unstemmed Pain intensity and depression level in chronic temporomandibular disorders patients
title_short Pain intensity and depression level in chronic temporomandibular disorders patients
title_sort pain intensity and depression level in chronic temporomandibular disorders patients
topic Temporomandibular joint disorders
Facial pain
Depression
url https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/hcpa/management/settings/website/index.php/RevistadaFaculdadeOdontologia/article/view/117441
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