A Self-Reported Association between Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Headaches, and Stress.

ABSTRACT:

Aims and objectives

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term for a number of conditions in the area of the joint, temple, and masticatory system. Many of those with TMD also suffer from headaches and anxiety. The aims and objectives of this study were to determine if there exists an association between the Diagnostic Criteria of TMD (DC/TMD) symptom questionnaire and report of headaches as well as stress.

Materials and methods

A cross-sectional study was implemented via the use of the DC/TMD symptom questionnaire and the perceived stress scale (PSS). This was distributed conveniently among dental students in a multi-dental school setting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and was completed by 152 dental students. Odds ratios, Chi-square, and their corresponding 95% c

SUBMITTER: Alkhudhairy MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6071353 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature