Association between temporomandibular disorder and body mass index in institutionalized children

• Autori principali: Tatiana O. De Santis (Autore), Manoela D. Martins (Autore), Lara J. Motta (Autore), Olga M. S. Amancio (Autore), Kristianne P. S. Fernandes (Autore), Sandra K. Bussadori (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: Universidade Estadual de Campinas, 2015-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is a term applied to functional changes of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated structures of mastication. Aim: To investigate the correlation between body mass index (BMI) and TMD in children. Methods: 70 children between 6 and 14 years enrolled in the...