A study on clinical manifestations and associated factors in “Temporomandibular disorders (TMD’s)
Abstract
Introduction: Temporomandibular problems are one of the most common chronic painful conditions seen in the population and can involve muscles of mastication, temporomandibular joint and otheroro-facial parts.Materials and Methods: A study was done on 100 patients reporting in Department of Dentistry with TMJ pathology for duration of six months with inclusion criteria of pain or clicking in TMJ area, tenderness in one or more of masticator muscle groups and with history of periodic locking of jaws.Results: In our study maximum subjects (83%) experienced pain in joint or muscle. The study showed a significant association (p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Occupational health in dentistry
Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Dental Panacea
- Volume
- 7
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 178–184
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN