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October 1, 2025Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and RadiologyOpen Access

Impact of Unilateral Chewing Habit on Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: A Comparative Study

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TATahir AbbasGAGhaith M. Al-hamdaniKMKarar Abdulzahra Mahdi

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Overview

Comparative study reveals unilateral chewing affects TMJ health and functioning, suggesting intervention benefits.

Key Points

  • Patients with prolonged unilateral chewing had more severe temporomandibular joint disorder symptoms initially, indicating a serious impact.
  • Group B exhibited significant improvement post-intervention, highlighting the benefits of restoring normal chewing patterns on TMJ health.
  • The study involved 67 patients, categorized by history duration of unilateral chewing, allowing for comparison of symptoms and outcomes.
  • Behavioral management and conservative interventions effectively improved TMJ functionality, pointing to potential treatment pathways.

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Abbas et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd91c7fe798ba2fc498652https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_160_25
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