Association of temporomandibular disorders and other jaw anomalies in chewing gum users-a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The relationship between chewing gum and the development of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and other jaw anomalies presents a contentious topic within dental and orthodontic research communities. This systematic review aimed to synthesize the available evidence regarding the association of gum chewing with the incidence of TMD and jaw anomalies.

Methods

Adhering to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, we conducted a comprehensive review across six electronic databases-PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus and PsycINFO. The studies were chosen based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria, with quality and bias assessments performed on each included investigation. Data extraction

SUBMITTER: Alam MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12520423 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature