Oral Habits, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, University Students
Conditions
Keywords
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, Oral Habits, Food Consumption, Eating Behaviour
Brief summary
This study was planned to investigate the prevalence of TMD in university students and to determine possible predisposition factors by evaluating oral habits, food consumption frequency and eating behaviors thought to be related to TMD.
Detailed description
No study has been found examining the relationship between temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) and oral habits, food consumption frequency and eating behavior. In this context, it is thought that understanding the relationships mentioned may provide different perspectives and help develop an effective treatment program.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Karadeniz Technical University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 55 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Continuing undergraduate education at faculties/colleges affiliated with Karadeniz Technical University 2. Being able to read and write in Turkish 3. Agreeing to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
1. Having a local or systemic disease that may affect oral and jaw health 2. Having had an operation / trauma to the cervical region or TMJ
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Presence and Severity of Temporomandibular Dysfunction | an average of 6 months | Fonseca Anamnestic Index, reported as a reliable and valid index, will be used to determine the presence and severity of TMD. The total score ranges from 0 to 100. The total score of the index allows the following classification: no TMD (≤ 15), mild TMD (20-40), moderate TMD (45-65), and severe TMD (70-100). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Habits | an average of 6 months | The Oral habits checklist, a questionnaire recommended for the assessment of parafunctional behaviors, will be used. |
| Food Consumption Frequency | an average of 6 months | The frequency and amount of food groups or nutrients consumed will be questioned. Frequency of consumption can be given as day, month or week. |
| Eating Behavior | an average of 6 months | The Adult Eating Behavior Scale will be used. There are 8 sub-dimensions and a total of 35 items in the scale. It is scored with a five-point Likert. The score obtained shows the tendency towards the relevant behavior. There is no scale measuring the total score. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed