Prevalence of temporomandibular disorder in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) refer to a collection of pathological conditions that impact the stomatognathic system, often associated with psychiatric comorbidities. Interestingly, previous studies have reported a higher prevalence of TMD in individuals affected by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition commonly linked to stress-induced psychosomatic factors. The aim of this systematic review is to clarify the prevalence of TMD in IBS-diagnosed patients.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Cochrane Library databases up to May 2024, following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. Eligibility criter

SUBMITTER: Cricri M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12520419 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature