| Title: |
Treating Parafunctional Habits for Alleviating Temporomandibular Disorder and Lower Back Pain: A Phase II Clinical Trial |
| Authors: |
Farzaneh Aghahoseini; Iraj Mirzaii-Dizgah; Shiva Shirazian; Maryam Javaheri-Mahd |
| Source: |
Frontiers in Dentistry, Vol 20 (2023) |
| Publisher Information: |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences |
| Publication Year: |
2023 |
| Collection: |
Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles |
| Subject Terms: |
Temporomandibular joint; Bruxism; Self Care; Lumbosacral Region; Pain; Dentistry; RK1-715 |
| Description: |
Objectives: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) include a series of signs and symptoms in the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) and muscles of mastication, which are associated with or caused by parafunctional habits. Many of these patients also suffer from lumbar pains. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of treating parafunctional habits in alleviating symptoms of TMD and lower back pain. Materials and Methods: This phase II clinical trial was conducted on 136 patients suffering from TMDs and lumbar pain, who consented to participate in this study. They were provided with instructions on how to discontinue their parafunctional habits including clenching and bruxism. The Helkimo and Rolland Morris questionnaires were used to assess TMD and lower back pain, respectively. Data were statistically analyzed using paired Student's t-test, Wilcoxon, Mann-Whitney, and Spearman correlation tests, with the significance level set at P |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: |
English |
| Relation: |
https://fid.tums.ac.ir/index.php/fid/article/view/4200; https://doaj.org/toc/2676-296X; https://doaj.org/article/1d9243feda1144b0a1e3107abfd49983 |
| DOI: |
10.18502/fid.v20i11.12657 |
| Availability: |
https://doi.org/10.18502/fid.v20i11.12657; https://doaj.org/article/1d9243feda1144b0a1e3107abfd49983 |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.4C8DBAFD |
| Database: |
BASE |