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Influence of bruxism, occlusal interferences and stress on temporomandibular dysfunction in young adults at the graduate orthodontic clinic of Norbert Wiener University
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2024-05-30) Coronado Laurente, Johny; Pastor Arenas, Sandra Teresa
Introduction: Temporomandibular disorders are highly prevalent, constitute a significant health problem worldwide, and have a multifactorial etiology. The objective of this research was to determine the influence of stress, bruxism, and occlusal interferences on temporomandibular dysfunction in young adults treated at the postgraduate orthodontics clinic of Universidad Norbert Wiener. Materials and Methods: The study was descriptive, with a population of male and female patients aged 18 to 40 years treated at the postgraduate orthodontics clinic of Universidad Norbert Wiener. A questionnaire, the Fonseca Index, the DASS-21 index, a bruxism data collection form, and an occlusal interference data collection form were used. A bivariate data analysis with Spearman correlation and Chi-square test was applied. Results: It was determined that 54.2% of the patients had mild temporomandibular dysfunction, 80% had mild bruxism as a factor in temporomandibular dysfunction, and 2.5% had severe bruxism. Occlusal interferences as a factor in temporomandibular dysfunction were present in 28.3%, while 72% did not have occlusal interferences. Finally, stress as a factor in temporomandibular dysfunction was found in 55.8% of patients with a normal level, while 16.7% had moderate stress. Conclusion: It is necessary to emphasize the functional examination of the TMJ in patients, particularly in the early manifestation of temporomandibular disorders, and to act on risk factors through prevention and timely clinical interventions.