Cranio 2022 Jan 21;:1-8. doi: 10.1080/08869634.2021.2025313.

Clustering profiles of demographic and clinical characteristics and the oral health impact of individuals with temporomandibular disorders.

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OBJECTIVE: To identify profiles of demographic, clinical, and oral health impact characteristics of individuals with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). METHODS: Four hundred ninety-six TMD patients (260 females) and 30 young controls were included. Sociodemographic, clinical, and Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) data were gathered and analyzed by Cluster, ANOVA, and regression analyses. RESULTS: Three clusters were identified: "Pain and depression symptoms" with participants with higher pain, depression, and OHIP-14 scores (59% females); "Chronic diseases" included older participants with current chronic diseases and medical treatment; "Healthier individuals" included younger individuals with lower chronic diseases, pain, and depression frequencies, whose OHIP-14 scores did not differ from controls (p = 0.079). OHIP-14 scores were predicted by age, pain, and depression. CONCLUSION: Distinct profiles of individuals with TMD were identified, emphasizing the complex interactions between coping ability, general health, and psychosocial aspects that must be monitored.

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