Prevalence of temporomandibular disorders and bruxism in seniors.

Angelika RauchIna NitschkeSebastian HahnelSophia WeberAndreas ZenthöferOliver Schierz

Published in: Journal of oral rehabilitation (2023)

In the German population aged 60 years and older, the prevalence of TMD is 16.8 %. TMD is characterized by temporomandibular joint disorders, including disc displacements and degenerative joint disorders. Bruxism was observed in a quarter of the old population.

Keyphrases

risk factors
physical activity
middle aged
community dwelling