ABSTRACT
Background:Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) are a type of craniomandibular dysfunction and needs to be identified and classified for better treatment planning. It was seen to impact or limit the person’s ability to carry out their daily chores.
Aim:This study aims to determine the proportion of population suffering from signs and symptoms of craniomandibular dysfunction.
Methodology:A pilot study was carried out to determine the sample size and the most common symptoms seen in patients with TMD. The sample size was estimated to be 1100. Every third patient visiting the dental college was screened. The data obtained were age, sex, TMD, occlusal dysfunction, craniocervical dysfunction, TMD, systemic influences, and pain. Research Diagnostic Criteria/TMD criteria were used to evaluate the presence of TMD.
Results:The mean age of participants was 38.94 ± 11.27 years. The mean age of participants showing signs and symptoms of TMD was 36.95 ± 11.10% and 38.29 ± 11.15% for the presence of pain. About 38.28% of females and 33.34% of males had signs of TMD. Pain was present in 44.53% of females and 39.96% of males. About 37.10% of females and 35.71% of males showed the presence of two signs of craniomandibular dysfunction. An alarming 89.45% of the population showed some signs of craniomandibular dysfunction.
Conclusions: More percentage of population had either one or two signs of craniomandibular dysfunction. It was observed that pain was also present in patients without TMD. Hence, the evaluation for craniomandibular dysfunction is more important than just evaluation of the joint for a successful treatment planning.
Keywords:Craniocervical dysfunction, Craniomandibular dysfunction, Cross-sectional survey, Joint dysfunction, Occlusal discrepancy, Orofacial pain, Temporomandibular joint disorders, Tender muscles.