Determination of Temporomandibular Joint Function, Oral Habits and Pain Complaints of Pregnant Women: a Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
- Sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical University
- Enrollment
- 224
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Temporomandibular disorders function
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to examine the temporomandibular joint functions, oral habits and pain complaints of pregnant women. .
Detailed Description
When looking at the literature, it is seen that physiological and hormonal changes that occur in pregnant women affect the musculoskeletal system and pain threshold of women. These changes seen in pregnant women and their psychological levels throughout the process also contribute negatively to the process.Due to the insufficiency of studies examining temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems and oral habits in pregnant women and the contradictory results in existing studies, it is seen that new studies are needed.
Investigators
Nurhayat KORKMAZ
Principal Investigator
Karadeniz Technical University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Temporomandibular disorders function
Time Frame: 1 year
Fonseca Anamnestic Index, which is reported as a reliable and valid index, will be used to evaluate the presence/absence of temporomandibular disorder and the severity of the disorder.
Mandibular function
Time Frame: 1 year
The Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire (MFBA), a questionnaire that evaluates jaw function impairment with different sub-dimensions, will also be used.
Secondary Outcomes
- Oral Habits(1 year)
- Pain assessment(1 year)