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An Investigation of Cranio-Cervico-Mandibular Factors Predicting the Severity of Temporomandibular Disorders


Sponsor

sevilay seda bas

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jun 19, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

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

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 55 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

  • Fonseca Anamnestic Index score > 15
  • aged 18 years and older

Exclusion Criteria7

  • 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

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Interventions

OTHERAssessments

No intervention was applied.


Locations(1)

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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