CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA TERAPIA COGNITIVO-COMPORTAMENTAL NO TRATAMENTO DA DISFUNÇÃO TEMPOROMANDIBULAR (DTM).

Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) is a disorder that affects the temporomandibular joints and masticatory muscles, among other facial structures. Symptoms can generate pain in these joints and muscles, as well as pain in the head, ear, noise in the joints, tinnitus, ear pain, limitation in opening the mouth, among others. Its etiology has multifactorial causes. Among the factors that can influence TMD are psychological. Objective: This study aimed to identify cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies used to treat individuals diagnosed with TMD. Method: Literature review. The databases used were PePSIC, SCIELO, PubMed and BVS, in English and Portuguese. The descriptors used in databases were: TMD and cognitive-behavioral therapy; Temporomandibular disorders and cognitive behavioral therapy, Temporomandibular disorders and cognitive therapy, TMD and cognitive behavioral therapy; Temporomandibular disorder and cognitive behavioral therapy, Temporomandibular disorder and cognitive therapy. The filters used to include the studies were: articles on CBT interventions, articles in Portuguese and/or English and with publication dates in the last three years. Results: Six articles were analyzed, after passing the filters. Discussion: The results show that the main CBT guidelines used in the treatment of TMD are: cognitive restructuring, self-management, psychoeducation and relaxation training. They also suggest that a CBT can bring positive contributions to TMD cases, but the sample in this study was small. The articles point out that multidisciplinary treatment must include cognitive and behavioral interventions. Thus, the need for further research to verify the effects of CBT in patients with TMD is evidenced, especially, studies with clinical trials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]