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Research Paper | Dentistry | Jordan | Volume 13 Issue 5, May 2024 | Rating: 6.1 / 10
Temporomandibular Disorder Symptoms and Orthodontic Treatment: A Cross - Sectional Study
Ala Ahmad Ersheidat | Ahmad Izzeddin Aldalalah | Asem Mahmoud Albatayneh [3] | Alaa Abdul Al Karim Alrawashdeh | Mahmoud Yaseen Bani Salman | Moath Mohammad Hasan Ababneh
Abstract: The relationship between temporomandibular joint TMJ disorders and orthodontic treatment of malocclusion has shown conflicting results. This study aims to assess the impact of temporomandibular disorders TMDs on the management of orthodontic cases and investigate the correlation between TMDs and various aspects of orthodontic treatment. A cross - sectional study of 242 patients using a doctor - provided questionnaire evaluated occlusion type, muscular integrity, and head and neck pain. Pre - treatment, 0.4 had moderate TMD, 16.5 had mild TMD, and 83.1 were TMD - free. Post - treatment, 2.1 had moderate TMD, 43.8 had mild TMD, and 54.1 were TMD - free. There was a statistically significant difference in TMD presence based on gender and malocclusion type post - treatment P <.05. Individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific malocclusion and TMD status can minimize risks and maximize benefits.
Keywords: TMDs, occlusion, malocclusion, temporomandibular joint, orthodontic treatment
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 5, May 2024,
Pages: 1228 - 1233