rheumatoid arthritis, temporomandibular disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental group 1: 15 elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis and joint involvement are evaluated for maximum bite force, masticatory performance, mandibular pattern of movement, quality of life
Behavioural
Other
Sponsors
Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba - UNICAMP
Fundação de amparo à pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)
Eligibility
Age
60 Years to 90 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Volunteer possessing equal to or above 60 years of age; both genders; partially or total edentulous
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals who present severe malocclusions; submit systemic disease that could also affect the muscle activity;dementia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Decrease in maximum bite force values determined through the use of force transducers of at least 5% in the experimental groups compared to the control group; Decrease in masticatory performance values determined by test chewing material of at least 5% in the experimental groups compared to the control group; and decrease in standard values of mandibular movement determined utilizing a cinesiography of at least 5% in the experimental groups compared to the control group | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are not expected | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactKELLY;Renata ANDRADE;Rodrigues Garcia
Faculdade de odontologia de Piracicaba;Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba - UNICAMP
Outcome results
None listed