TY - JOUR
T1 - Is there an association between otologic symptoms and temporomandibular disorders?
T2 - An evidence-based review
AU - Hernández-Nuño de la Rosa, María F.
AU - Keith, David A.
AU - Siegel, Noah S.
AU - Moreno-Hay, Isabel
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2022 American Dental Association
PY - 2022/11
Y1 - 2022/11
N2 - Background: The aim of this article is to discuss the scientific evidence available on the pathophysiology and management of otologic complaints in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Types of Studies Reviewed: The authors conducted an electronic search in MEDLINE, Web of Science and ScienceDirect and retrieved all the relevant peer-reviewed journal articles available in English on the topic. No time restriction was applied. Results: No consensus exists on the management of otologic symptoms in patients with concomitant TMD. The scientific evidence suggests that conservative or reversible TMD therapy might provide relief. However, this evidence is scarce and low, thus further studies with larger sample sizes and better designed methodological frameworks are needed. Until such evidence is available, dentists and orofacial pain specialists should treat TMD patients using current guidelines and refer those with otologic symptoms to an otolaryngologist. Practical Implications: Given the wide range of potential pathophysiologies and treatments for each otologic symptom described in the TMD patient, close collaboration with otolaryngologists is essential to achieve the best patient care.
AB - Background: The aim of this article is to discuss the scientific evidence available on the pathophysiology and management of otologic complaints in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Types of Studies Reviewed: The authors conducted an electronic search in MEDLINE, Web of Science and ScienceDirect and retrieved all the relevant peer-reviewed journal articles available in English on the topic. No time restriction was applied. Results: No consensus exists on the management of otologic symptoms in patients with concomitant TMD. The scientific evidence suggests that conservative or reversible TMD therapy might provide relief. However, this evidence is scarce and low, thus further studies with larger sample sizes and better designed methodological frameworks are needed. Until such evidence is available, dentists and orofacial pain specialists should treat TMD patients using current guidelines and refer those with otologic symptoms to an otolaryngologist. Practical Implications: Given the wide range of potential pathophysiologies and treatments for each otologic symptom described in the TMD patient, close collaboration with otolaryngologists is essential to achieve the best patient care.
KW - Temporomandibular disorders
KW - ear fullness
KW - hearing loss
KW - otalgia
KW - otologic symptoms
KW - pruritus
KW - tinnitus
KW - vertigo
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U2 - 10.1016/j.adaj.2021.07.029
DO - 10.1016/j.adaj.2021.07.029
M3 - Article
C2 - 34799013
AN - SCOPUS:85119254010
SN - 0002-8177
VL - 153
SP - 1096
EP - 1103
JO - Journal of the American Dental Association
JF - Journal of the American Dental Association
IS - 11
ER -