Evaluation of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain

Authors : Hazel ÇELİK GÜZEL, Ayça ARACI, Emine ASLAN TELCİ, Ali CIMBIZ

Pages : 117-124

Doi:10.53811/ijtcmr.1184011

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Publication Date : 2022-12-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the presence of temporomandibular joint dysfunction insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(TMD); in individuals with and without chronic neck pain insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CNP);. Materials-Methods: The study included 41 subjects with neck pain and 41 subjects without neck pain. Temporomandibular Disorders were evaluated according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(TMR);. The amount of mouth opening was measured with a ruler insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(cm);. Presence of voice in TMJ movements was evaluated. Pain intensity insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Visual Analog Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(VAS);); was evaluated on palpation of chewing muscles. Active joint motion of the cervical region was evaluated with a goniometer. Pain-related disability was assessed with the Neck Disability Indicator/NDI. Results: The results of our study showed that the pain intensity of the temporomandibular joint insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(TMJ); was significantly higher than the control group. The severity of pain felt during rest, activity insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(active mouth opening); and chewing in the study group was significantly higher than the control group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. Six-way ROM of the cervical region of all individuals and TMJ active joint movements results were found to be significantly lower in the study group than in the control group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. Painful response and voice findings on muscle palpation were found to be significantly higher in the study group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. Conclusions: This study revealed that the signs and symptoms of TMD are seen at a higher rate in individuals with CNP than in healthy individuals. Therefore, we think that TMJ should be included in the routine evaluation program for people with CNP.
Keywords : cervikal, chronic nec pain, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, physiotherapy