This cross-sectional study will examine the relationship between mandibular dysfunction, cervical joint position sense, craniovertebral angle, neck pain, and temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) severity. TMD severity, mandibular function, cervical proprioception, craniovertebral angle, and neck pain history will be assessed using standardized clinical tools and questionnaires. The study will evaluate the associations between these variables and determine the factors that may predict TMD severity.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
55 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Fonseca Anamnestic Index score \> 15
* aged 18 years and older
Exclusion Criteria:
* Received medical, orthodontic, or physiotherapy treatment targeting the temporomandibular joint and/or cervical region within the past six months
* used analgesic, anti-inflammatory, or muscle relaxant medications
* history of cervical spine or cranio-cervical surgery or major trauma
* a history of facial or TMJ trauma, TMJ subluxation or dislocation
* partial or complete dental prostheses
* had missing teeth
* neurological, rheumatological, or systemic inflammatory diseases
Primary outcome measure(s)
Temporomandibular Dysfunction Severity — Single assessment at baseline (cross-sectional evaluation) TMD severity will be assessed using the Fonseca Anamnestic Index, which evaluates the severity of temporomandibular dysfunction symptoms. It is a 10-item self-report questionnaire. Each item is scored as "Yes" (10 points), "Sometimes" (5 points), or "No" (0 points), with a total score calculated by summing all items.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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