Belo, JoãoAlmeida, AndréMoleirinho-Alves, PaulaGodinho, Catarina2022-04-042022-04-042021Belo J, Almeida A, Moleirinho-Alves P, Godinho C. Temporomandibular Disorders and Bruxism Prevalence in a Portuguese Sample. Medical Sciences Forum. 2021; 5(1):37. https://doi.org/10.3390/msf20210050372673-9992http://hdl.handle.net/10400.26/40051Communication abstract: Proceedings of the 5th International Congress of CiiEM - Reducing inequalities in Health and Society, held at Egas Moniz’ University Campus in Monte de Caparica, Almada, from June 16th to 18th, 2021. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly citedTemporomandibular disorder (TMD) encompasses a set of disorders involving the masticatory muscles, the temporomandibular joint and associated structures. It is a complex biopsychosocial disorder with several triggering, predisposing and perpetuating factors. In the etiology of TMD, oral parafunctions, namely bruxism, play a relevant role. The study of bruxism is complicated by some taxonomic and diagnostic aspects that have prevented achieving an acceptable standardization of diagnosis. The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders and bruxism in a Portuguese sample.engTemporomandibular disordersBruxismAwake bruxismSleep bruxismother10.3390/msf2021005037