Orofacial Pain: Understanding the Process from the Patient and the Caregiver’s Standpoint

Authors

  • Bárbara Graziele Ramos Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo.
  • Samira Falleiros Ortiz Faculdade de Odontologia de RibeirãoPreto da Universidade de São Paulo
  • Tamiris Bittencourt Fonseca Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo
  • Vinicius Pedrazzi Departamento de Materiais Dentários e Prótese da Faculdadede Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-9060.v8i0p139-151

Keywords:

Occlusal splints, McGill Pain Questionnaire, Quality of Life.

Abstract

A common situation reported by patients seeking clinical treatment is the presence ofpain. Pain is a subjective and personal experience influenced by cultural experience,knowledge of the situation, attention and other psychological variables. This study aimed to provide to the student health care, teachers and patients, through interviews and theMcGill Pain Questionnaire tool, better understanding of the mechanisms triggering thetemporomandibular pain (TMP), also the efficiency of occlusal splint use. The best clinical/client relationship by means of discussion on the signs, symptoms and intensity ofpain reported, as well as the motivation of caregivers to better care and humanized assistanceTMP chronic customer, seeing positive action in teaching, research and extensionbetter quality care were encouraged. After three years of clinical follow-up of 39 patientswith pain assessment qualitatively, it can be concluded that the expectations of clientsand caregivers regarding the clinical treatment of TMD are not always met in equal importance,although the clinical treatment with plaque being satisfactory. It was noted alsothe lack of adherence to treatment and follow-up case, after pain ceasing.

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Author Biographies

  • Bárbara Graziele Ramos, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo.
    Graduanda em Fisioterapia da Faculdade de Medicina de RibeirãoPreto da Universidade de São Paulo.
  • Samira Falleiros Ortiz, Faculdade de Odontologia de RibeirãoPreto da Universidade de São Paulo
    Graduanda em Odontologia da Faculdade de Odontologia de RibeirãoPreto da Universidade de São Paulo
  • Tamiris Bittencourt Fonseca, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo
    Graduanda em Fonoaudiologia da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo
  • Vinicius Pedrazzi, Departamento de Materiais Dentários e Prótese da Faculdadede Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo
    Professor associado do Departamento de Materiais Dentários e Prótese da Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo

Published

2012-10-01

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How to Cite

Orofacial Pain: Understanding the Process from the Patient and the Caregiver’s Standpoint. (2012). Revista De Cultura E Extensão USP, 8, 139-151. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-9060.v8i0p139-151