Protocolo mínimo para diagnóstico clínico de DTM.

Abstract

Any functional disturbance of the masticatory system can be defined as Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD). Despite the high prevalence of TMD presented in individuals who are psychologically disturbed and have a compromised quality of life, there is a deficiency in making the diagnosis of this disorder, since Dental Surgeons happen to lack knowledge of the area. The aim is to establish a minimum diagnostic protocol for Dental Surgeons and Dentistry students, who even with little knowledge about TMDs, can make an appropriate diagnosis. The present work and protocol were carried out through a literary review, with searches made in the journal portals of UNISC and PUC-RS, as well as in databases such as Scielo, PubMed, Springer Elsevier/Science Direct, EBSCO, Wiley Online Library, Google and UNISC Library. Therefore, the protocol was designed to simplify the diagnosis, which still needs to be put into practice in order to be able to test its validity. However, it is believed that with this proposal, patients suffering from TMD will have a significant change in their lives.