Evaluation of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the presence of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) in individuals with and without chronic neck pain (CBA). Methods: The study included 41 subjects with neck pain and 41 subjects without neck pain. All participants; Temporomandibular Disorders Research Diagnostic Criteria (TMR) The amount of mouth opening and the presence of sound in TMJ movements, pain intensity on palpation of chewing muscles Visual Analog Scale (VAS), active joint movement of the cervical region (goniometer) and neck pain related disability status ( Neck Disability Indicator/NDI) was evaluated. Interventions: The results of our study showed that the pain intensity of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) was significantly higher than the control group. The severity of pain felt during rest, activity (active mouth opening) and chewing in the study group was significantly higher than the control group (p