[Prevalence of TMJ signs and symptoms in the Dutch adult population].
In 1986 a nationwide dental survey was carried out in The Netherlands. One of the sub-objectives of the study was to assess the prevalence of TMJ signs and symptoms in the Dutch adult population. A stratified sample of 3526 persons, aged 15 to 74 years, participated in the study. Participants in the clinical examinations were asked by questionnaire about subjective signs and symptoms of TMJ. Clinical examination of joint sounds, deviation and pain during mandibular movements were also performed. With regard to the Helkimo classification it can be stated that 78.4% of the participants had no subjective signs and symptoms of TMJ, whereas clinically recorded 55.6% were symptomfree. 4.9% had severe subjective signs and symptoms, and 2.8% had clinically recorded severe signs and symptoms of TMJ. In general a higher percentage of women in comparison to men showed signs and symptoms of mandibular dysfunction. Only 1.4% of the people with severe subjective signs and symptoms had sought for professional help.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009426:Netherlands / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence; D012737:Sex Factors; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*
Landelijk epidemiologisch onderzoek tandheelkunde. Deel II. Mandibulaire dysfunctie.