BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) may present as pain at muscle and/or joint function and palpation, decreased mouth amplitude, jaw locking, clicking joints, among others, which when present during pregnancy may significantly impact quality of life. This study aimed at reviewing the literature on the prevalence of TMD signs and symptoms during pregnancy. CONTENTS: Major available international databases (Medline, Cochrane, EMBASE, Pubmed) were queried from January 2000 to August 2012. Initially, 17 articles were found and after applying established criteria, only three were eligible for inclusion and discussion herein. CONCLUSION: There is smaller however significant prevalence of TMD signs and symptoms during pregnancy.
Facial pain; Pregnancy; Prevalence; Temporomandibular joint disorders
