What type of study is this?

This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aimed to explore the link between temporomandibular dysfunction and several physical and psychological factors in university students.

March 14, 2026Open Access

Investigation of factors associated with the level of temporomandibular dysfunction in university students

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This research aimed to explore the link between temporomandibular dysfunction and several physical and psychological factors in university students.
Cross-sectional analysis involving 228 physiotherapy students
Assessment of TMD severity with Fonseca Anamnestic Index
Evaluation of deep neck flexor endurance with Craniocervical flexion test
Measurement of head-forward posture via craniovertebral angle
Stress level assessment using Perceived Stress Scale.
Moderate negative correlation found between TMD severity and craniovertebral angle
Higher stress levels associated with increased TMD severity.

Resumen

Aim: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and factors associated with them are frequently observed in university students. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between different severities of TMD and deep neck flexor muscle endurance, craniovertebral angle, upper neck mobility, and stress levels in university students.Material and Methods: Our cross-sectional study included 228 students from the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Ankara Medipol University. TMD severity was assessed using the Fonseca Anamnestic Index (FAI), deep neck flexor muscle endurance using the Craniocervical flexion test (CCFT), head-forward posture using the craniovertebral angle (CVA), upper neck mobility using the cervical flexion- rotation test (CFRT), and stress levels using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS).Results: Moderate negative correlations were found between FAI and CVA (r=-0.495, p

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