Association Between Temporomandibular Disorders and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) encompass various clinical conditions associated with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the masticatory muscles. TMD symptoms include pain in the orofacial region, restricted or altered mandibular movement, and sounds associated with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This condition adversely affects quality of life, social functioning, and daily activities, and may also contribute to widespread pain syndromes and comorbidities, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a common chronic functional disorder of the lower gastrointestinal tract, characterized by recurrent abdominal pain associated with impaired bowel symptoms. Previous studies indicate an association between TMD and IBS. This scoping review examined the correlation between TMD and

SUBMITTER: Saczuk K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11642684 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature