COMPARISON OF DENTAL STATUS AND ORAL FUNCTION BETWEEN THE ELDERLY WITH AND WITHOUT
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS
Questions
1. What is true for temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?
q a.
q b.
q c.
q d.
TMD mainly cause parafunctional behaviors;
The most prevalent orofacial pain is from TMD;
It only affects temporomandibular joint;
TMD signs tend to increase with aging.
2. The Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) axis II is
used to evaluate:
q a.
q b.
q c.
q d.
Clinical signs of temporomandibular disorders;
Quality of life related to temporomandibular disorders;
Psychological domains and oral function;
The balance of occlusion.
3. Which is not considered as oral parafunction:
q a.
q b.
q c.
q d.
Limited mouth opening;
Bruxism;
Clenching;
Unilateral chewing habit.
4. Prevalence of edentulousness among TMD population is:
q a.
q b.
q c.
q d.
0–5%;
11–35%;
51–70%;
Over 80%.
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