Assessment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Bruxism in Elite Basketball Referees: An Ultrasonographic Evaluation and Comparative Analysis With Healthy Controls
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 76
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to determine the frequency of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and bruxism in elite basketball referees and to compare the findings with healthy controls. Basketball referees are exposed to high stress levels and maintain a prolonged parafunctional activity by holding a whistle between their teeth during matches, which may increase the risk of TMD and bruxism.
Participants will be evaluated using the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD), including Axis I and Axis II assessments. Additionally, ultrasonographic measurements of the masseter and temporalis muscle thickness will be performed both at rest and during clenching. The relationship between TMD, bruxism and ultrasonographic findings will be analyzed.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Control
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 50 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Age between 18-50 years
- •Willingness to participate
- •Adequate cognitive ability to follow instructions
排除标准
- •Refusal to participate
- •Dental or periodontal pain
- •History of temporomandibular disorder treatment
- •Occlusal abnormalities
- •History of head, neck, or jaw surgery
- •Use of medications affecting neuromuscular or bone metabolism
- •Use of wind instruments (e.g., flute, clarinet, trumpet)
研究者
Izel Deniz Pehlivan Cakici
Medical Doctor
Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital