Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Kocaeli Tıp Dergisi, cilt.10, sa.2, ss.27-32, 2021 (Hakemli Dergi)
INTRODUCTION: Muscular and ligamentous structures connect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) to the cervical region to form a functional unit. Changes in one of the two regions, either TMJ or cervical spine, may affect the other region due to changes in the muscle segment. Our aim is to evaluate and compare whether individuals with temporomandibular disorders differ from healthy individuals in the global postural alignment by objective evaluation method. METHODS: Group 1 (N=30) consist of mixed type temporomandibular disorder (TMD), Group 2 (N=30) consist of healthy temporomandibular joint, totally 60 individuals between the ages of 18-35 were included in this study. Posture Screen Mobile® (PSM) and New York Posture Scale (NYPS) were used for assessment of posture and Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) for diagnosis of TMD and healthy joints. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: It may be beneficial to consider that some postural disorders can be caused by TMD or that TMD can lead to this posture. Being careful about postural alignment in these patients may be important in terms of multidisciplinary approach to TMD patients for proper treatment program and prevention of possible disorders.