Relationship Between TMJ Disorders and Malocclusion

Oviya V J (1) , Saravana Dinesh S P (2) , Deepa Gurunathan (3)
(1) Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, 162, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai - 600077, Tamil Nadu, India, India ,
(2) Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, 162, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai - 600077, Tamil Nadu, India, India ,
(3) Department of Pedodontics and preventive dentistry, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, 162, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai - 600077, Tamil Nadu, India, India

Abstract

Temporomandibular disorders are a class of degenerative and musculoskeletal conditions associated with morphological and functional deformities. It is prevalent among all age groups causing various symptoms, including pain, discomfort, even limiting the functions. Malocclusion is one of the predisposing factors causing TMJ disorders. Hence the objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between TMJ disorders and malocclusion. A retrospective study was conducted. Data was collected through reviewing records of 86000 patients visiting a dental hospital in Chennai. A total of 294 patients who had reported with TMJ problems were evaluated. Data such as age, gender, symptoms, associated with TMD, presence of malocclusion, patient's profile were noted. The data collected were analysed statistically through IBM SPSS software. A total of 294 patients reported with TMJ disorders in all age groups from June (2019) to March (2020). TMJ disorders were prevalent more in the age group of 20-40years (57.4%) and more among males (52.58%). About 54.79% of the patients with TMD had malocclusion. In this study, TMJ disorders and malocclusion were significantly associated with each other.

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Oviya V J
Saravana Dinesh S P
saravanadinesh@saveetha.com (Primary Contact)
Deepa Gurunathan
Oviya V J, Saravana Dinesh S P, & Deepa Gurunathan. (2020). Relationship Between TMJ Disorders and Malocclusion. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 11((SPL 3), 423–429. Retrieved from https://ijrps.com/home/article/view/2527

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