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September 29, 2025Sohag Medical JournalOpen Access

Association between Parafunctional Habits and Temporomandibular Disorders among Sohag University Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

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AAAhmad Mohammad Abd-elmoniem AggagSSSamia Saied

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Overview

Cross-sectional study revealed parafunctional habits significantly increase TMD severity in medical students, suggesting the need for preventive measures.

Key Points

  • Parafunctional habits such as clenching and grinding are strongly associated with more severe temporomandibular disorders.
  • In a study of 1130 medical students, 66% had some degree of TMD, highlighting a notable prevalence.
  • Using Fonseca's anamnestic index, researchers classified students into TMD severity categories based on reported habits.
  • Effective early identification and prevention strategies could significantly alleviate TMD burdens in young populations.

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Aggag et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68da58dcc1728099cfd113dahttps://doi.org/10.21608/smj.2025.423227.1617
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