IMPACT OF VERTICAL DIMENSION CHANGE ON TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DYFUNCTION: INTEGRATIVE REVIEW

Abstract

Introduction: Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) is a very frequent condition in the world population and the identification of causal factors, along with its treatment, is extremely relevant to the quality of life of the individuals. Objective: The aim of this study was to integrative review the literature of all types of studies to assess whether loss of vertical dimension has an impact on the appearance of temporomandibular disorders. Methods: The search strategies were performed in the Cochrane Library, Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, Lilacs, Scielo and Google Scholar databases using the following descriptors and / or words : "Temporomandibular Joint Disorders"; "Craniomandibular Disorders"; "Occlusion Vertical Dimension"; "Occlusion Vertical Dimensions"; "Vertical Dimension of Occlusion"; "Vertical Dimension". Results: A total of 4 articles were included in this review. Most of the studies show that in the presence of a reduced OVD, the stomatognathic system is able to adapt, not provoking the appearance of TMD.  Conclusions: In conclusion, the results indicate that there is insufficient scientific evidence to show that the loss of vertical dimension predisposes to the appearance of signs and symptoms related to temporomandibular dysfunction.