S. Shetty, Anusha Ishwarappa Katageri, Rajesh Shetty, Mallikarjuna Ragher, U. Prabhu
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TMDs are associated with increased head-shoulder asymmetry and FHP, and the importance of postural assessment in TMD management is highlighted.
Abstract
AIMS The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of TMDs on craniocervical posture by assessing head-shoulder angle asymmetry and craniovertebral angle (CVA).
SETTINGS AND DESIGN A cross-sectional study involving individuals with and without clinical signs and symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders.
MATERIALS AND METHODS Eighty-two participants were divided into a test group (n = 41) with TMD signs and a control group (n = 41). TMDs were assessed using a structured questionnaire and the Diagnostic Criteria/TMD (2014) criteria. Postural evaluation included photographic analysis of head-shoulder angle asymmetry using GNU Image Manipulation Program software and CVA measurement using a goniometer.
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED Independent t-tests, Mann-Whitney U-tests, and Spearman's correlation.
RESULTS FHP was more prevalent among participants with TMD (57.5%), with a mean CVA of 49.37° ± 3.90° compared to controls (25%), which was statistically significant (P < 0.05). The mean asymmetry in head-shoulder angle was 5.62° ± 1.32° in the TMD group and 1.03° ± 0.89° in the control group.
CONCLUSIONS TMDs are associated with increased head-shoulder asymmetry and FHP. These findings highlight the importance of postural assessment in TMD management.
Citation format
SHETTY, S., et al. Evaluation of the effect of temporomandibular joint disorders on craniocervical posture: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society, 2025, 25 4: 327–333.