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. 2025 May 2;71(3):e20241474.
doi: 10.1590/1806-9282.20241474. eCollection 2025.

Evaluation of head posture in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders: a cross-sectional study

Elif Esra Ozmen  1 , Bayram Sonmez Unuvar  2
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Evaluation of head posture in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders: a cross-sectional study

Elif Esra Ozmen et al. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992). .

Abstract

Objective: This study evaluated head posture in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders and explored the effects of postural changes on clinical parameters.

Methods: In total, 81 individuals diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorders participated in this cross-sectional prospective study. Demographics, pain status, head posture, and jaw movement data were collected. Head posture was assessed using the Posture Screen Mobile application.

Results: Results indicated moderate negative correlations between pain and mouth opening (rho=-0.437, p<0.001) and maximum mouth opening (rho=-0.427, p<0.001). Anterior translation showed weak positive correlations with mouth opening and maximum mouth opening, while right lateral translation exhibited a weak positive correlation with pain (rho=0.264, p=0.017). Posterior angulation showed weak significant correlations with pain, mouth opening, and maximum mouth opening.

Conclusion: These findings suggest that head posture has a significant influence on temporomandibular joint disorder symptoms. Treatment strategies addressing postural abnormalities may help alleviate symptoms and enhance the quality of life in temporomandibular joint disorder patients.

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Conflicts of interest: the authors declare there is no conflicts of interest.

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