TMD, TMJ Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
the Prevalence of the Signs and Symptoms of Tempro-mandibular Joint Disorder in a sample of Egyptian adolescents
Detailed description
Our study is observational cross sectional study to evaluate the prevalence ofTempro-mandibular Joint Disorder( TMDs) in Egyptian adolescents based on Diagnostic Criteria for Tempro-mandibular Disorders(DC/TMD) .The following examinationwill be done for each patient and recorded in his/her chart: Include maximal mandibular opening capacity, joint noises, deviation of mandible during opening and closing, tenderness of the TMJ and masticatory muscles, headache and pain in TMJ area. All clinical examinations will be carried out by one investigator. Examination of TMJ disorders include the following aspects: I) Examination of TMJ sounds (clicking and crepitus) using a stethoscope over the TMJ area and by having the patient open and close the mouth. II) Associated muscle disorders will be determined by: 1. palpation of TMJ area. 2. digital palpation and functional manipulation of the masticatory muscles according to Okeson.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTDiagnostic Criteria for Tempro-mandibular Disorders(DC/TMD)
diagnostic sheet include questions to be answered by the patients and others include examinations will be done by the investigator
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
10 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Adolescents(age range10-18 years old). * A well-defined dentalCl I, Cl II/1, Cl II/2, and Cl III relationship (Angle Classification). * Mixed and permanent dentition. * Both sexes. * Normal skeletal pattern
Exclusion criteria
* Adolescents with syndromes. * Systemic diseases affecting bones. * Adolescents with rheumatoid arthritis. * Previous trauma in the face. * Neurological disorders. * Psychiatric disorders. * Neoplasia. * Adolescents who had received orthodontic treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TMD | at the time of examination of each participant | adolescents diagnosed positively for any TMD subtype (overall TMD) by DC/TMD. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Myofacial pain | at the time of examination of each participant | pain in each muscle of mastication will be recorded |
| mouth opening | at the time of examination of each participant | limitation of mouth opening and pain during such movement |
| TMJ noises | at the time of examination of each participant | Clicking and crepitus in tempro-mandibular joint |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary ContactMohamed Abdelaleem
Backup ContactAya Abdelaleem, BDS
Outcome results
None listed