Association between Postural Disorders and Temporomandibular Dysfunction among Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

 Temporomandibular dysfunction includes conditions that impact the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. Their facial expressions show different kinds of pain, trouble moving their jaw, making noises at joints, or having headaches. Several elements could contribute to their display, such as posture discrepancies. This research aimed to determine how common temporomandibular joint disorders were among dental students during their clinical training at our faculty, and to examine if there is a connection between these conditions and specific posture issues. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted by administering a self-completed electronic questionnaire that included both a physical examination of the mouth and posture analysis. The findings show that there is often an issue with TMJ in this group of students, and some connections exist between posture problems like shoulder unbalance and joint discomfort. Data show that managing TMD requires considering posture alongside other disciplines. This approach ensures accurate diagnosis and ongoing care