Prevalence of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Evaluation of Various Signs and Symptoms and Possible Contributing Aetiological Factors

Abstract

BACKGROUNDThe Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMDs) comprise a constellation of symptoms affecting the joint and the muscles involved in jaw movement. The aetiology of TMD is little understood, but has been attributed to several factors including trauma, emotional stress, malocclusion and parafunctional habits (Clenching or Bruxing). Patients present with varied signs and symptoms like complaining of pain in the orofacial region, limited jaw opening, clicking and popping sound. The present article is an epidemiological study of the prevalence of signs and symptoms of the Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ).The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder. 'Financial or Other Competing Interest': None.

Validity and Reliability of the Persian Translation of the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders Questionnaire

“…Temporomandibular joint disorders is a common jaw and face disease caused by various factors common in middle-aged and young people, which are characterized by discomfort, soreness, and TMJ dysfunction, making it difficult to chew, speak, and swallow (18). According to the current study, 34% of participants had TMD.…”

“…The RDC/TMD questionnaire developed in 1992 is one of the few measurement methods that provide an accurate and usable index for diagnosing TMD (18,19). The most comprehensive version of the benchmark was published under the name DC/TMD in 2014 (20).…”