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Diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders—INfORM recommendations: Comprehensive and short-form adaptations for children

  • International Network for Orofacial Pain and Related Disorders (INfORM)
  • Malmö University
  • FTV Östergötland
  • University of Naples Federico II
  • East Jeddah Hospital
  • Scandinavian Center for Orofacial Neurosciences (SCON)
  • Karolinska Institutet
  • Universidade de São Paulo
  • Newcastle University
  • Université Laval
  • Leipzig University
  • Radboud University Nijmegen
  • Seattle Children's Hospital
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
  • University of Cincinnati
  • Nihon University
  • University of Amsterdam
  • University of Washington
  • The University of Sydney
  • Universidad CES
  • University of Coimbra
  • School of Dentistry
  • Kalmar County Hospital

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Abstract

Background: The Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) are used worldwide in adults. Until now, no adaptation for use in children has been proposed. Objective: The aim of this study was to present comprehensive and short-form adaptations of Axis I and Axis II of the DC/TMD for adults that are appropriate for use with children in clinical and research settings. Methods: Global Delphi studies with experts in TMDs and in pain psychology identified ways of adapting the DC/TMD for children. Results: The proposed adaptation is suitable for children aged 6–9 years. Proposed changes in Axis I include (i) adapting the language of the Demographics and the Symptom Questionnaires to be developmentally appropriate for children, (ii) adding a general health questionnaire for children and one for their parents, (iii) replacing the TMD Pain Screener with the 3Q/TMD questionnaire and (iv) modifying the clinical examination protocol. Proposed changes in Axis II include (i) for the Graded Chronic Pain Scale, to be developmentally appropriate for children, (ii) adding anxiety and depression assessments that have been validated in children and (iii) adding three constructs (stress, catastrophising and sleep disorders) to assess psychosocial functioning in children. Conclusion: The recommended DC/TMD, including Axis I and Axis II, for children aged 6–9 years, is appropriate for use in clinical and research settings. This adapted the first version for children includes changes in Axis I and Axis II changes requiring reliability and validity testing in international settings. Official translations to different languages according to INfORM requirements will enable a worldwide dissemination and implementation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)99-112
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of Oral Rehabilitation
Volume50
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2023

Keywords

  • children
  • diagnostic criteria
  • dysfunction
  • pain
  • temporomandibular disorders

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