Examinando por Materia "Helkimo Index"

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    Prevalence of temporomandibular disorder according to the Helkimo index, in patients aged 18 to 29 years, from the Fopasef care complex, Lima 2019.
    (Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2019-12-11) Collantes Rojas, Yara Raquel; Ascanoa Olazo, Jimmy Antonio
    Objective: The aim of the research was to determine the prevalence of temporomandibular disorder according to the Helkimo Index in patients aged 18 to 29 at the FOPASEF healthcare complex, Lima 2019. Methodology: The study was observational and descriptive in nature. The sample consisted of 51 insured patients between the ages of 18 and 29 at the FOPASEF healthcare complex located in the district of Lima. The evaluation of temporomandibular disorder was conducted using the Helkimo Index. Results: The findings indicated that 52.9% of the patients exhibited temporomandibular disorder according to the Helkimo Index at a mild level, 5.9% at a moderate level, and 2% at a severe level. Only 39.2% of the patients had normal function. This leads to the conclusion that the prevalence of temporomandibular disorder according to the Helkimo Index is 60.8%, which includes clinical problems involving the masticatory musculature, temporomandibular joints, and associated structures. Conclusion: A significant prevalence of temporomandibular disorder was observed among young adults, indicating a need for targeted interventions to address this health issue within the population.