Temporomandibular disorder symptoms and their association with quality of life of dental patients in Malaysia
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2024
Abstract
Objective To assess the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and their effects on quality of life (QoL) of dental patients. Methods A survey consisting of two validated questionnaires was distributed to dental patients registered at the University of Malaya Faculty of Dentistry. The Fonseca Anamnestic Index (FAI) evaluates the prevalence and severity of TMD, while the Oral Health Impact Profile - Temporomandibular Disorder (OHIP-TMD) appraises the effects of TMD on oral health-related QoL. Results Out of 342 patients (aged 16 to 50 years, 45% male and 55% female) enrolled in the survey, 50.9% had varying degrees of TMD. All 7 domains of OHIP-TMD showed a statistically significant correlation with TMD severity. Conclusion TMD seems to be prevalent among Malaysian dental patients. Not only does TMD affect the QoL of an individual, but the more severe the degree of reported symptoms, the poorer their perceived oral health QoL.
Keywords
Temporomandibular disorder, Symptoms, Quality of life, Dental patients, Malaysia
Divisions
paediatricden
Publication Title
Cranio - Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice
Volume
42
Issue
3
Publisher
Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Publisher Location
2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OR14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND