Psychological characteristics of young adults with temporomandibular disorders, somatization and combined conditions: A multidimensional evaluation
Adrian Ujin Yap,
Ni Luh Dewi,
Carolina Marpaung
Abstract:BackgroundTemporomandibular disorders and somatization have shown interrelation in many studies. The physical and psychological factors which contributed to the occurrence and relation of both conditions are yet to be determined.ObjectivesThe personality traits, coping styles and psychological distress of young adults with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and somatic symptoms were characterized together with the determination of psychological risk factors for TMDs, somatization and combined conditions.MethodsP… Show more
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