Associations between symptoms of temporomandibular disorders, quality of life and psychological states in Asian Military Personnel

Summary Background Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) could affect oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) and psychological distress. Objective This study aims to determine the prevalence of TMD symptoms, and impact of type and number of TMD symptoms on OHRQoL and psychological stat...

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Published in:Journal of oral rehabilitation 2019-04, Vol.46 (4), p.330-339
Main Authors: Tay, Koong Jiunn, Yap, Adrian U‐Jin, Wong, Johnny Chiew Meng, Tan, Keson Beng Choon, Allen, Patrick Finbarr
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Data processing
Dentistry
depression
Headache
Mental depression
Military personnel
Quality of life
Questionnaires
stress
TMD symptoms
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Summary:Summary Background Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) could affect oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) and psychological distress. Objective This study aims to determine the prevalence of TMD symptoms, and impact of type and number of TMD symptoms on OHRQoL and psychological states among Asian military personnel. Method The study was conducted across 12 military dental centres using self‐administered questionnaire comprising demographical data, DC/TMD symptom questionnaire, OHIP‐14 and DASS‐21. A total of 3028 personnel, aged between 18‐65 years old, were invited to participate with an acceptance rate of 90.5%. Data analysis was done using non‐parametric tests, regression analysis and Spearman correlation (P 
ISSN:0305-182X
1365-2842
DOI:10.1111/joor.12751