Temporomandibular Joint Problems and Core Stabilization

Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University70 enrolled

Overview

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between temporomandibular joint problems, head posture, tongue strength, and endurance with core stabilization.

This cross-sectional study was conducted on university students aged 18-31 between September 2022 and February 2023. In the evaluation of the students were used that the Fonseca's Anamnestic Questionnaire for temporomandibular joint dysfunction, Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders Examination Form for maximum pain-free mouth opening, presence of sound in temporomandibular joint movements, and palpation parameters of temporomandibular joint and surrounding muscles, Craniovertebral Angle for forward head posture, and Iowa Oral Performance Instrument for tongue strength and endurance. In addition, the Trunk Flexor Endurance Test and Biering Sorenson Test were used for static endurance of the core muscles, and Sit-ups Test and Modified Push-ups Test were used for dynamic endurance of the core muscles.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Core Stability

Interventions

TMJ dysfunctionOTHER

Fonseca's Anamnestic Questionnaire (FAQ) was used for TMJ dysfunction. The diagnostic accuracy of the FAQ was found to be high in identifying pain-related and intra-articular TMDs, and the cut-off point was set as 25 points. A score of 25 and above was accepted as the presence of TMD.

Maximum pain-free mouth opening (MMO)OTHER

The maximum pain-free mouth opening was recorded using a 15 cm ruler

Forward head postureOTHER

Forward head posture was evaluated by CVA using a goniometer. CVA was measured in degrees as the angle between the horizontal plane, the seventh cervical vertebra and the ear hole

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 31 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * University students aged 18 and 31 who agreed to participate in the study * signed the Informed Consent Form were included. Exclusion Criteria: * having a non-reducible disc problem, * having surgery related to spine, abdomen and/or TMJ problem, * history of trauma, cancer, * presence of neurological problems, congenital anomaly, musculoskeletal problems, systemic disease, facial paralysis, * receiving any treatment related to the spine and TMJ in less than six months.

Locations (1)

Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University

Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

TMJ dysfunction

Fonseca's Anamnestic Questionnaire (FAQ) was used for TMJ dysfunction. The FAQ has a multi-factor evaluation structure. The questionnaire consists of ten questions about pain in TMJ, head, and joints, with answer options of "No, Sometimes and Yes." A score of 25 and above was accepted as the presence of TMD.