Incidence of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Among South Valley University Students | ||
| Al-Azhar Assiut Dental Journal | ||
| Volume 8, Issue 1, April 2025, Pages 37-46 PDF (1.55 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/aadj.2025.354410.1203 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Mohamed Mahmoud Mobark1; altieb abdelarazek mohamed2; Ahmed Talaat Temerek3; Radwa Hydar Ragab4; Moataz Khaled Mohammed4; Mahmoud Elshazly5; Ahmed Bastawy Mohamed* 6 | ||
| 1general surgery, faculty of medicine, south valley university, Qena, Egypt | ||
| 2oral maxillofacial surgery, faculty of oral and dental medicine ..south valley university, qena, egypt | ||
| 3Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt | ||
| 4Department of Oral and Max illofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, South Valley Uni versity, Qena, Egypt | ||
| 5Department of physical therapy for surgery, faculty of physical therapy, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt | ||
| 6Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine South Valley University in Qena Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Aim: Our study examined TMD prevalence in South Valley University students (SVU). The TMD incidence among students from different faculties was also examined to identify TMD risk groups. Subjects and methods: We obtained data concerning TMD symptoms and potential risk factors through custom questionnaires, and statistical analyses were performed utilizing SPSS. Results: We sampled 280 South Valley University students. A total of 133 male and 147 female students aged 18–23 participated. There were 120 (42.9%) medical students and 160 (57.1%) non-medical students. Helkimo’s study index was 3,35, indicating mild TMD. Medical students had a slightly higher Helkimo’s index (3.53) than non-medical students (3.23). Clinching, bruxism, and stress were higher among non-medical students than medical students. Medical students have lower life satisfaction (78.3%) than non-medical students (90.6%). Medical students (30%) had greater sleeping difficulties than non-medical students (20%(.It was noted that females have higher TMD than males Occlusion was 74% class 1, 21% class 2, and 5% class 3. About 50% of students in this study have had dental treatment, extraction, surgical, or endo. Conclusion: TMD signs and symptoms are present in the non-patient population, raising concerns over potential misdiagnosis. More research with bigger sample numbers is needed to raise awareness of TMD and aid early intervention. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Temporomandibular joint disorder; TMD; Orofacial; Dental; Jaw | ||
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