Temporomandibular disorders - prevalence of symptoms and association with health behaviors and oral health-related quality of life
Thesis event information
Date and time of the thesis defence
Place of the thesis defence
University of Oulu, Dentopolis Markku Larmas auditorium H1091
Topic of the dissertation
Temporomandibular disorders - prevalence of symptoms and association with health behaviors and oral health-related quality of life
Doctoral candidate
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Ossi Miettinen
Faculty and unit
University of Oulu Graduate School, Faculty of Medicine, Research Unit of Population Health (PopH)
Subject of study
Dentistry
Opponent
Professor Timo Närhi, University of Turku
Custos
Professor Kirsi Sipilä, University of Oulu
Temporomandibular disorders - prevalence of symptoms and association with health behaviors and oral health-related quality of life
The study investigated the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and their association with health behaviors among Finnish conscripts. The aim was also to examine the impact of psychosocial factors on oral health-related quality of life in patients with TMD. A total of 13,819 conscripts participated in the survey on TMD and health behaviors. Additionally, physical fitness tests and body mass index measurements were conducted. Psychosocial factors and oral health-related quality of life were assessed in a separate sample of 79 patients with TMD and 70 students as controls.
The results showed that the prevalence of TMD symptoms among conscripts ranged from 5.8% to 27.8%. The most significant health behavior factors related to TMD were heavy smoking and regular alcohol consumption. Poor physical fitness, low physical activity, and high body mass index were associated with TMD pain symptoms. TMD patients reported worse oral health-related quality of life compared to the control group. Various psychosocial factors, such as functional impairment due to pain, depression, and somatization symptoms, influenced oral health-related quality of life in both genders.
Based on the findings, the prevalence of TMD symptoms is relatively high among young adults. To prevent and manage TMD, it is important to reduce smoking and alcohol consumption while promoting physical activity and fitness. Additionally, TMD treatment should consider the impact of psychosocial factors on oral health-related quality of life. These results will contribute to enhancing the quality of life and treatment for patients with temporomandibular disorders in the future.
The results showed that the prevalence of TMD symptoms among conscripts ranged from 5.8% to 27.8%. The most significant health behavior factors related to TMD were heavy smoking and regular alcohol consumption. Poor physical fitness, low physical activity, and high body mass index were associated with TMD pain symptoms. TMD patients reported worse oral health-related quality of life compared to the control group. Various psychosocial factors, such as functional impairment due to pain, depression, and somatization symptoms, influenced oral health-related quality of life in both genders.
Based on the findings, the prevalence of TMD symptoms is relatively high among young adults. To prevent and manage TMD, it is important to reduce smoking and alcohol consumption while promoting physical activity and fitness. Additionally, TMD treatment should consider the impact of psychosocial factors on oral health-related quality of life. These results will contribute to enhancing the quality of life and treatment for patients with temporomandibular disorders in the future.
Last updated: 23.1.2024