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Distúrbios temporomandibulares e sintomas músculo-esqueléticos em estudantes de medicina dentária: estudo observacional
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Este estudo transversal observacional teve como objetivo principal avaliar a prevalência e gravidade dos distúrbios temporomandibulares (DTM) e dos sintomas músculo-esqueléticos em estudantes do Mestrado Integrado em Medicina Dentária da Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde da Universidade Fernando Pessoa. A amostra foi constituída por 157 participantes, recrutados através de um questionário online. Após aprovação pela Comissão de Ética da Universidade Fernando Pessoa, cada participante respondeu de forma voluntária e esclarecida ao Questionário Anamnésico de Fonseca e ao Questionário Nórdico de Sintomas Músculo-Esquelético. A análise estatística dos dados foi realizada no software IBM®️ SPSS Statistics, adotando-se um limiar de significância de 0,05. Os resultados revelaram uma alta prevalência de sintomas de DTM: 66,5% dos estudantes relataram pelo menos um sintoma, sendo que 30% apresentaram DTM de grau moderado a severo. As mulheres evidenciaram maior comprometimento, com proporções mais elevadas de DTM moderado/grave em comparação com os homens. Verificou-se ainda que a gravidade dos sintomas aumentou nos 4.º e 5.º anos do curso. Relativamente aos sintomas músculo-esqueléticos, 77% dos participantes referiram ter experienciado pelo menos um tipo de dor nos últimos 12 meses, com maior incidência na região do pescoço e zona inferior das costas. Destes, 40,8% relataram limitação funcional nas atividades da vida diária e na prática clínica. Foi identificada uma associação estatisticamente significativa entre DTM moderada/severa e a presença de sintomas músculo-esqueléticos. Estes achados evidenciam a vulnerabilidade do sistema músculo-esquelético nos estudantes de Medicina Dentária e reforçam a necessidade de medidas preventivas precoces ao longo do percurso académico. Recomenda-se a integração de estratégias como o ensino de posturas ergonómicas, a promoção de pausas ativas, gestão do stress, atividade física regular e o acesso a apoio psicológico, com vista à prevenção do agravamento dos sintomas e à promoção do bem-estar global dos estudantes.
The main aim of this observational cross-sectional study was to assess the prevalence and severity of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and musculoskeletal symptoms in students of the Integrated Master's Degree in Dental Medicine at the Faculty of Health Sciences of Universidade Fernando Pessoa. The sample consisted of 157 participants, recruited through an online questionnaire. After approval by the Ethics Committee of Fernando Pessoa University, each participant voluntarily answered the Fonseca Anamnesis Questionnaire and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Symptoms Questionnaire. The data was statistically analyzed using IBM®️ SPSS Statistics software, with a significance threshold of 0.05. The results revealed a high prevalence of TMD symptoms: 66.5% of the students reported at least one symptom, and 30% had moderate to severe TMD. Women showed greater impairment, with higher proportions of moderate/severe TMD compared to men. It was also found that the severity of symptoms increased in the 4th and 5th years of the course.With regard to musculoskeletal symptoms, 77% of participants reported having experienced at least one type of pain in the last 12 months, with a higher incidence in the neck and lower back. Of these, 40.8 per cent reported functional limitations in activities of daily living and in clinical practice. A statistically significant association was identified between moderate/severe TMD and the presence of musculoskeletal symptoms. These findings highlight the vulnerability of the musculoskeletal system in dental students and reinforce the need for early preventive measures throughout their academic career. We recommend integrating strategies such as teaching ergonomic postures, promoting active breaks, stress management, regular physical activity and access to psychological support, with a view to preventing the worsening of symptoms and promoting students' overall well-being.
The main aim of this observational cross-sectional study was to assess the prevalence and severity of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and musculoskeletal symptoms in students of the Integrated Master's Degree in Dental Medicine at the Faculty of Health Sciences of Universidade Fernando Pessoa. The sample consisted of 157 participants, recruited through an online questionnaire. After approval by the Ethics Committee of Fernando Pessoa University, each participant voluntarily answered the Fonseca Anamnesis Questionnaire and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Symptoms Questionnaire. The data was statistically analyzed using IBM®️ SPSS Statistics software, with a significance threshold of 0.05. The results revealed a high prevalence of TMD symptoms: 66.5% of the students reported at least one symptom, and 30% had moderate to severe TMD. Women showed greater impairment, with higher proportions of moderate/severe TMD compared to men. It was also found that the severity of symptoms increased in the 4th and 5th years of the course.With regard to musculoskeletal symptoms, 77% of participants reported having experienced at least one type of pain in the last 12 months, with a higher incidence in the neck and lower back. Of these, 40.8 per cent reported functional limitations in activities of daily living and in clinical practice. A statistically significant association was identified between moderate/severe TMD and the presence of musculoskeletal symptoms. These findings highlight the vulnerability of the musculoskeletal system in dental students and reinforce the need for early preventive measures throughout their academic career. We recommend integrating strategies such as teaching ergonomic postures, promoting active breaks, stress management, regular physical activity and access to psychological support, with a view to preventing the worsening of symptoms and promoting students' overall well-being.
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Distúrbios temporomandibulares Lesões músculo-esqueléticas Estudantes de medicina dentária Prevalência Temporomandibular disorders Musculoskeletal disorders Dental students Prevalence