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- Title
Prosthodontics: Temporomandibular Disorders in Dental Students of India: Prevalence, Severity and Associated Factors.
- Authors
Jaiswal, Esha; Deshpande, Saee
- Abstract
Brief Background Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a collective term embracing all the problems regarding the temporomandibular joint and related musculoskeletal structures. The literature shows wide-ranging variation in TMD prevalence and TMD symptoms in different populations. Various factors have been associated with TMDs and the relationship varies according to different researchers. Aim The aim of this study was to investigate prevalence and severity of TMD in dental students in India and assess their relationship with stress, parafunction, tooth wear, occlusion, dental history using Fonseca's Index. Results In the studied population there was 38% prevalence with majority having mild TMD and it was more common in females. There was a significant relationship between stress, parafunction, occlusal interferences and TMD. Summary and Conclusions Early diagnosis, treatment and patient education is needed to prevent disease progression in this young population.
- Publication
Clinical Dentistry (0974-3979), 2021, Vol 15, Issue 4, p12
- ISSN
0974-3979
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.33882/ClinicalDent.15.27651