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March 12, 2026Medical Journal of Western Black SeaOpen Access

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

Merve BULGUROĞLU Halil İbrahim BULGUROĞLU Gökçe Kılıç Selcan Suicmez Serenay Zorlu Cansu Gevrek Aslan

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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.

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Cross-sectional study reveals relationships between temporomandibular disorders and stress, posture, neck mobility in students.

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BULGUROĞLU et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4adb518185d8a398017d9 https://doi.org/10.29058/mjwbs.1698765

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