Open AccessModified Diet Use in Adults with Temporomandibular Disorders related to Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review
Author(s) -
Órla Gilheaney,
Sibylle Béchet,
Margaret Walshe
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
mediterranean journal of rheumatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2529-198X
DOI - 10.31138/mjr.31.2.183
Subject(s) - medicine , cinahl , medline , physical therapy , cochrane library , psycinfo , rheumatoid arthritis , systematic review , dentistry , meta analysis , psychological intervention , psychiatry , political science , law
Individuals presenting with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) frequently experience temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), which can result in limited ranges of mandibular motion, pain and fatigue on jaw function, and impaired mastication. As such, individuals with RA-related TMDs may consume a texture-modified diet in order to reduce the exacerbation of jaw pain and dysfunction, and to increase the ease of oral intake. These softer food options may not contain the recommended nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, and therefore, may not be nutritionally optimal. As unintentional body composition and weight changes are common in individuals with RA, there may be elevated risks of obesity or malnutrition in this patient subgroup. However, minimal researcth has been conducted to investigate the use of modified diets in this cohort, and therefore, the true level of risk to these patients cannot not be adequately determined. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of diet modifications in adults presenting with RA affecting the TMJ.