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March 8, 2026Journal of College of Physicians And Surgeons PakistanOpen Access

Occurrence of Parafunctional Habits in Adults with and without Temporomandibular Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study

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AYAteeqa YounisNZNadia ZaibMTMaira Tafzeel

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Overview

Cross-sectional study examines parafunctional habits in adults with TMD, suggesting preventive approaches for affected individuals.

Key Points

  • The research aims to investigate the occurrence of parafunctional habits in adults with and without TMD.
  • Cross-sectional descriptive study design
  • Participants divided into groups based on TMD grades using Fonseca Anamnestic Index
  • Utilized non-probability quota sampling
  • Conducted surveys to inquire about parafunctional habits
  • Headache was reported by 81.6% of participants as the most common TMD symptom
  • Leaning the jaw on hands was identified as the most prevalent parafunctional habit at 59.5%
  • A high occurrence of parafunctional habits was noted in individuals with moderate and severe TMD

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Younis et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ada8b2bc08abd80d5bbdf4https://doi.org/10.29271/jcpsp.2026.01.124
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