The occurrence of temporomandibular joint disorders during COVID-19 infection

Bernadeta Piwowar-Kuczyńska, Małgorzata Kulesa-Mrowiecka, Michał Zabojszcz, Mateusz Curyło


Bernadeta Piwowar-Kuczyńska, Małgorzata Kulesa-Mrowiecka, Michał Zabojszcz, Mateusz Curyło – The occurrence of temporomandibular joint disorders during COVID-19 infection. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(3); 84-89

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG1431C4

Abstract
Introduction. The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has caused adverse effects on psycho-emotional health. It may lead to the onset/exacerbation of temporomandibular joint symptoms
Aim. The aim of this study was to demonstrate whether there is a relationship between COVID-19 incidence and temporomandibular joint disorders and tension headaches.
Material and Methods. The study included 368 subjects (168 who did not meet the inclusion criteria were excluded) ranging in age between 25-55 years old. (mean 38 years +/-9.45), women accounted in 59.5% and men in 40.5% of the study group. An author’s survey questionnaire posted on ankieteo.pl was used. SPSS Statistics program was used for statistical analysis. The level of statistical significance was taken as p<0.05.
Results. Bruxism was present in 66.1% of those infected with COVID-19 and tension headaches were associated with infestation in 67.9%. In addition, facial muscle tension occurred in 53.5% of COVID-19 infected individuals and joint crepitation occurred in 48.6% of infected individuals.
Conclusions. Infection with COVID-19 has been shown to affect temporomandibular disorders and the occurrence of tension headaches.
Key words:
COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, temporomandibular disorders, bruxism, tension headaches
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The SARS-CoV-2 virus contributes to disorders of the sense of smell, taste and vision by attacking many important structures in human body

Bernadeta Piwowar-Kuczyńska, Małgorzata Kulesa-Mrowiecka, Michał Zabojszcz, Mateusz Curyło

 

Bernadeta Piwowar-Kuczyńska, Małgorzata Kulesa-Mrowiecka, Michał Zabojszcz, Mateusz Curyło – The SARS-CoV-2 virus contributes to disorders of the sense of smell, taste and vision by attacking many important structures in human body. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(2); 76-82

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG0DF486

Abstract
Aim of the study The aim of this study was to investigate whether there is a relationship between COVID-19 infection and disorders of the sense of smell, taste and vision.
Material and methods The study included 368 subjects (168 who did not meet the inclusion criteria were excluded) ranging in age between 25-55 years. (mean age 38 +/-9.45), women represented 59.5% and men 40.5% of the study group. An author’s survey questionnaire posted on ankieteo.pl was used. SPSS Statistics program was used for statistical analysis. The level of statistical significance was taken as p<0.05.
Results The collected data showed that loss of taste in the course of COVID-19 infection affected 66.1%, and loss of smell affected 58.9% of the study group. Symptoms lasted from 3-5 days and involved 31% loss of taste and 58.9% loss of smell. Respondents reported experiencing visual disturbances in 64%.
Conclusions COVID-19 infection has been shown to be significantly associated with loss of smell and taste. In addition, there are visual disturbances, the most common of which are decreased visual acuity and blurred vision.

Key words: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, sensory disorders

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