Jouhadi El Mehdi, Rhattas Sara, Benazouz Ichraq, Elboussiri Khalid
Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, MAR.
Department of Biology and Basic Subjects, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, MAR.
Cureus. 2025 Jan 5;17(1):e76958. doi: 10.7759/cureus.76958. eCollection 2025 Jan.
The management of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in elderly patients can present a significant challenge for dentists due to its multifactorial etiology, aging-related changes that contribute to TMD, and the fragile psychological state of these patients. Despite the growing prevalence of TMD in the elderly population, the scientific literature provides limited information about effective management strategies for this group. Therefore, it is crucial for researchers and clinicians to focus on improving our understanding of TMD in the elderly population and to develop more effective treatment approaches. This article provides an overview of the prevalence, etiology, pathophysiology, and management of TMD in elderly patients, with a particular emphasis on the challenges associated with this population. By increasing our knowledge of TMD in the elderly, we can improve the quality of care provided to this vulnerable patient group.
由于颞下颌关节紊乱病（TMDs）病因多因素、存在与衰老相关的导致TMD的变化以及老年患者脆弱的心理状态，老年患者TMD的管理对牙医而言可能是一项重大挑战。尽管TMD在老年人群中的患病率不断上升，但科学文献中关于该群体有效管理策略的信息有限。因此，研究人员和临床医生专注于增进我们对老年人群中TMD的理解并开发更有效的治疗方法至关重要。本文概述了老年患者TMD的患病率、病因、病理生理学和管理，特别强调与此人群相关的挑战。通过增加我们对老年患者TMD的了解，我们可以提高为这一脆弱患者群体提供的护理质量。
