Aplicação do canabidiol como terapia adjuvante para tratamento de disfunção temporomandibular: revisão de literatura

Abstract

Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) is a condition that affects the structures of the stomatognathic system. Its aetiological nature is multifactorial, making its diagnosis challenging. Integrative therapies are used as adjuncts in the clinical approach to this pathology. In this sense, the medicinal use of cannabis has been gaining ground due to its therapeutic purposes, especially studies involving the substance Cannabidiol (CBD). Identifying its anti- inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory and analgesic properties. It has become an emerging therapeutic potential for the treatment of this condition. The aim of this study was to analyse the effectiveness of using cannabidiol in TMD through a literature review. The literature review involved a search of books, journals and articles in databases available on the Cannakeys, PubMed, Scielo, Scopus and Google Scholar platforms. Original articles published between 2014 and 2024 were included. The results obtained in this study showed the success of cannabidiol as a promising therapy for treating TMD. Further studies are needed to standardise and consolidate the best way to use it.