Trastornos temporomandibulares inducidos por estrés en tiempo de COVID-19. Revisión sistemática.

Abstract

Introduction: The etiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is a multifactorial origin in which psychological factors play a major role. Since COVID- 19 virus was triggered, stress and anxiety increased significantly in the world population. Aim: To determine if the stress generated by the pandemic caused an increase in temporomandibular disorders. Materials and methods: The present investigation is a systematic review, in which 137 articles found in Pubmed, Google Scholar, and Elsevier search results were selected, out of which 28 met the selected criteria. Results: The COVID-19 virus generated an increase in stress and anxiety in the population. The signs and symptoms of ttm were more prevalent in females, with headache and orofacial pain being the most outstanding. Among the parafunctional habits related to ttm, bruxism was the most frequent. Finally, the therapeutic most frequently used in times of COVID-19 is the use of medication. Conclusion: Indeed, the stress induced by the COVID-19 pandemic aggravated ttm, triggering parafunctional habits which are prejudicial to oral health. Therefore, it is important the early detection of the etiological factor, in order to achieve an adequate and timely treatment.