Resumen

RIVERA, Hugo Daniel; RODRIGUEZ, Claudia Ivonne; ALVAREZ-VAZ, Ramón  y  KREINER, Marcelo. Comparison of two diagnostic tests for the detection of temporomandibular disorders. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Odontoestomatología [online]. 2025, vol.27, n.45, e338.  Epub 01-Jun-2025. ISSN 0797-0374.  https://doi.org/10.22592/ode2025n45e338.

The aim of this review was to assess the validity of two screening instruments for temporomandibular disorders (the FAI and the 3Q-TMD test) that have had the RDC and DC TMD tests as reference examinations.

Six electronic databases were searched from 1992, the date of publication of the RDC-TMD, to 14 April 2022. Two independent reviewers selected the studies. Risk of bias and applicability were assessed using the QUADAS 2 instrument. Out of 798 articles, 10 were included representing a total of 4106 subjects. Five studies were considered at high risk of bias, four at low risk and one unclear. The meta-analysis showed a sensitivity of 0.92 and a specificity of 0.79.

As a limitation, a large methodological heterogeneity and sample characteristics were detected, however, it is possible to conclude that the FAI and 3Q-TMD instruments are valid for detection of individuals with TMD.

Palabras clave : Craniomandibular Disorders; Temporomandibular joint disorders; Triage; Orofacial pain..

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