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NCT Number: NCT06034756

Temporomandibular Joint Problems and Core Stabilization

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between temporomandibular joint problems, head posture, tongue strength, and endurance with core stabilization.

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Key information

Conditions

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Core Stability Craniomandibular Disorders Jaw Diseases Joint Diseases Mandibular Diseases Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Stomatognathic Diseases

Age range

18 year–31 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University

Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This cross-sectional study was conducted on university students aged 18-31 between September 2022 and February 2023. In the evaluation of the students were used that the Fonseca's Anamnestic Questionnaire for temporomandibular joint dysfunction, Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders Examination Form for maximum pain-free mouth opening, presence of sound in temporomandibular joint movements, and palpation parameters of temporomandibular joint and surrounding muscles, Craniovertebral Angle for forward head posture, and Iowa Oral Performance Instrument for tongue strength and endurance. In addition, the Trunk Flexor Endurance Test and Biering Sorenson Test were used for static endurance of the core muscles, and Sit-ups Test and Modified Push-ups Test were used for dynamic endurance of the core muscles.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • University students aged 18 and 31 who agreed to participate in the study
  • signed the Informed Consent Form were included.

Exclusion criteria

  • having a non-reducible disc problem,
  • having surgery related to spine, abdomen and/or TMJ problem,
  • history of trauma, cancer,
  • presence of neurological problems, congenital anomaly, musculoskeletal problems, systemic disease, facial paralysis,
  • receiving any treatment related to the spine and TMJ in less than six months.

Treatment and study plan

TMJ dysfunction

Other

Fonseca's Anamnestic Questionnaire (FAQ) was used for TMJ dysfunction. The diagnostic accuracy of the FAQ was found to be high in identifying pain-related and intra-articular TMDs, and the cut-off point was set as 25 points. A score of 25 and above was accepted as the presence of TMD.

Maximum pain-free mouth opening (MMO)

Other

The maximum pain-free mouth opening was recorded using a 15 cm ruler

Forward head posture

Other

Forward head posture was evaluated by CVA using a goniometer. CVA was measured in degrees as the angle between the horizontal plane, the seventh cervical vertebra and the ear hole

Tongue strength and endurance

Other

Tongue strength and endurance were evaluated with IOPI (Medical LLC, Redmond, WA), which has been clinically validated and reliable

Static endurance evaluation of the trunk muscles

Other

The Trunk Flexors Endurance Test and the Biering Sorenson Test were used. These static tests are measurements targeting the local core muscles.

Dynamic endurance evaluation of the core muscles

Other

The Sit-ups and the Modified Push-ups Tests were used. These dynamic tests are measurements targeting the global core muscles.

Primary outcomes

  1. TMJ dysfunction

    Time frame: September 2022- February 2023

    Fonseca's Anamnestic Questionnaire (FAQ) was used for TMJ dysfunction. The FAQ has a multi-factor evaluation structure. The questionnaire consists of ten questions about pain in TMJ, head, and joints, with answer options of "No, Sometimes and Yes." A score of 25 and above was accepted as the presence of TMD.

  2. Maximum pain-free mouth opening (MMO)

    Time frame: September 2022- February 2023

    The maximum pain-free mouth opening was recorded using a 15 cm ruler

  3. Forward head posture

    Time frame: September 2022- February 2023

    Forward head posture was evaluated by CVA using a goniometer.

  4. Tongue strength and endurance

    Time frame: September 2022- February 2023

    Tongue strength and endurance were evaluated with IOPI (Medical LLC, Redmond, WA), which has been clinically validated and reliable

  5. Static endurance evaluation of the trunk muscles

    Time frame: September 2022- February 2023

    The Trunk Flexors Endurance Test and the Biering Sorenson Test were used. These static tests are measurements targeting the local core muscles. The time the individuals maintained their position was recorded in seconds (sec) using a stopwatch.

  6. Dynamic endurance evaluation of the core muscles:

    Time frame: September 2022- February 2023

    The Sit-ups and the Modified Push-ups Tests were used. These dynamic tests are measurements targeting the global core muscles. The number of times the individuals could perform the movement for 30 sec was recorded.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Temporomandibular Joint Problems, Head Posture, Tongue Strength and Endurance and Core Stabilization With University Students

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Sep 13, 2023
Registry last updated
Sep 29, 2023

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